Passed away peacefully with family by his side at South Huron Hospital on Monday, March 31, 2025 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Laura (MacMillan) Dixon for 32 years. Cherished dad of Wendy Turnbull, John and Tina Dixon and stepdad of Melissa and Jeff Bernier. Proud grandpa of 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Lenore Young, and Lola Shirran and brother-in-law of Pam and Bob Jacobson. Predeceased by first wife Audrey Dixon, daughter Sandra Jansen, infant son David, brother Gary, and brothers-in-law Don Young, Ron Shirran, Len Healey, and sister-in-law Marlene Bartlett.
Don loved to entertain people, whether at home or at the cottage. He really enjoyed being in the outdoors through all seasons. When inside, you could find Don watching golf or the news on the TV.
Words of Remembrance will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Saturday, April 5th at 1 PM, followed by a celebration of Don’s life until 4 PM. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at Carlisle Cemetery.
Donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Liz Campbell
Laura, Wendy, John & Tina
So sorry for your loss of a great man. Remember the days at WG Thompsons & Pt Severen, lots of laughs and good times.
RIP Dixie
Sincerely
Liz Campbell
Eric and Liz Campbell
Laura and Dixon Family.
So many great memories of Don from Hensall Days, and Exeter. Don was a great friend and customer
for over 60 years. Many laughs along the way. He will be missed !
Eric and Liz Campbell
Elaine McNair
Condolences to the Dixon Family….you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time .
Bob Thompson
So sorry to hear about Don’s passing. I got to know Don & Laura during my time working at Thompsons in Hensall . Don was a very loyal and conscientious employee always doing the best job possible supervising/managing the team in Hensall. The company was lucky to have him ! Bob Thompson
alvin campbell
Laura,Wendy,John &Tina so sorry to hear of Don’s passing Had many of good times with Don & family back in the good old Hensall days.Rip Don
Terry & Kathy Luther
Aunt Laura
Don taught me what it takes to be a great host! My steak was always cooked to perfection.
Glass never empty. All seasoned with some pretty great stories!
RIP Uncle Don
Debra Tilley
Wendy, Laura, John and Families:
So sorry to hear of Uncle Don’s passing.
Cherish all your memories close to your hearts!
My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Debra
Craig & Andrea Alexander
~To All of Laura & Don’s Family~
Sending our Sincere Condolences to everyone. Dixie was such a great guy to which I had the pleasure of working with at WG Thompsons in Hensall. Many great memories.
~Craig & Andrea Alexander~
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Laura, family and friends
Our condolences on your loss.
Becky Mercer
We are so saddened by the news of Don’s passing. Although we haven’t seen Don for quite sometime we have the very best memories – family vacations, neighbours, snowmobiling, boating and many family get togethers. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Marilyn Dewan
Laura & family
My sincere condolences on Don’s passing. Don was a jovial & interesting man. He had many stories. Remember all your good times.
Marilyn Dewan
Ken and Kim Pinder
Laura and Family
We are sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Carol LeBeau
Laura and family, you have my sincere sympathy on the loss of Don.
We will miss seeing him at our Probus meetings.
Thinking of you during this difficult time,
Carol LeBeau
Linda and Dan Crerar
Laura and family. Sending our sincere condolences. So many great memories of Don over the years!
Linda and Dan Crerar
Alan and Marian Ritchie
We are so sorry to hear of your loss Laura. We have such fond memories from all those years in Florida with you and Don and Frank and Louise and Pam.
We will make a donation in Don’s memory, and continue to pray for you and your health.
With loving regards
RON AND GLENDA LINDENFIELD
Laura and Family
Our deepest sincere condolence, the two of you made some Wonderful Memories to Always Cherish
Ron and Glenda
Joan Middleton
Don was a great friend to both of our families and we have special memories of our boating days meeting up at Port Severn. Cheers to a life well lived.
Bob and Joan(Simmons) Middleton
Bob Fisher
My condolences to Laura and Family. Don will be remembered as a great Neighbour and coffee time friend.
Florence Campbell
Laura, my deepest sympathy to you with the loss of Don.
Sincerely,
Florence
Robert and Mildred Ulch
Laura and family,
So sorry to hear that Don has passed away. We have a lot of great memories , working at Thompson’s Mill, boating and camping. You have our Sympathy and Prayers at this difficult time. Robert and Mildred
Mary Cronyn
Deepest condolences to the family.Thinking of you at this sad time.I have lots of old memories to cherish of Don and Larry.
Marg Prout
Laura and family….
Am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. My sincere condolences to all your family members.
Cherish your wonderful memories.
Dale Bland
I have fond memories of Don. He was a good friend of our family.
My Condolences, Dale Bland (Simmons)
Peter McFalls
Laura and family my thoughts are with you. Remember all the good years you had.
Peter
Wayne and Chris DeLuca
Laura and family, Please accept our sincere condolences on Don’s passing.
Cherish all your special moments!
Wayne and Chris DeLuca
Sheila
Our condolences for you and your Family. He was lucky to have had you as part of his life Melissa. So very sorry for your loss. Hugs and may you all find Peace as you remember your him. May yout memories bring you comfort.
Hugs Dave and Sheila
Melonie
To Don’s family ..
good memories of Don & Audrey & family growing up in Hensall.
Good neighbours,
Our sincere condolences
Barry & Melonie
Bernice Boogemans
Laura and family. Our sincere sympathy in the passing of Don. One of our shuffleboard friends.
RIP Don. Bob and Bernice Boogemans
Carole Damen
Laura
So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband sending my thoughts and prayers for you at this sad time
Alan & Leanna Merner
Don will certainly be missed by so many. Our condolences to Laura, Mel and your family. Keep fond memories close in your heart. He’s right there with you 💙
Rick & Barb Ingram
Laura and Family
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was a great work partner and friend. You will be all in our thoughts at this difficult time.
June E Morenz
Dearest Laura: I am so sorry to read about Don’s passing. I enjoyed meeting him several years ago as he was a lot of fun. Keep your memories close to your heart. Lots of Love to you and your families.
Beth Lovell
My deepest sympathy to Laura and family. Don will be missed. Lots of memories to cherish. RIP Don
Chris Vanstone Wurm
Wendy and family. Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone.
John and Sandy Ulch
Laura and family
We are sorry to hear that Don has passed away. Sending our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Brian Campbell
Laura and family. So sorry to hear of Don’’s passing. I have so many good memories while working with Don. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Perry Mattson and Trudy Archer
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Don’s family. Don was a great guy and boss, leaving me especially with lots of good memories. Rest in peace Don
Evelyn Vincent
To Don’s family
Sincere sympathy. I remember Don well from my days in Hensall. May the good memories help bring peace and comfort
Carol MacLean
Laura and family, So sorry to hear of Dons passing .Thinking of you and remembering the
good times spent at the cottage.
Gary Kyle
Sympathies to you and family Laura! Have good memories fishing and playing with Don back in the days. RIP Don! Gary
Fred Campbell
Laura/Wendy/John/Melissa & Family’s
My condolences to you all – Dixie was my boss for many years at Thompsons / but I will always remember him as a friend that would welcome us to the cottage in Port Severn (many times) – a golf game in Florida with Frank (many times) or just around home in Hensall. You had a big part in my Life
Rest in peace Dixie
Ken Schroeder
My deepest sympathy to the Dixon family.Don was a very well respected foreman at W.G.Thompson’s for many years.
Joan Heywood
Laura and family:
Sorry to read of your husband’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Cherish all your wonderful memories. Sincerely Joan
Linda Millar
My deepest sympathies to Laura and Don’s family.
He was such a sweet man and it was an honour to care for him.
Rest in peace Don
Kate and Chris Hern
Laura, Mel and Wendy
I have so many memories of Don growing up. Mel and I riding to the cottage in that big old van for a pig roast or a winter weekend skating on the lake, Going out in the boat for a cruise or in the tinny fishing. Spent many a night with Mel at their place in Hensall where we may or may not have caused a few grey hairs! So many good times with the Dixon’s over the years.
He was one of the good ones and will be forever in our hearts. I’ll never forget Chris bringing Don a can of soup as a house warming gift in Exeter because Don liked his soup. Raising a glass tonight to good times, great memories, and one heck of a guy. Cheers Don!
Samantha, Thomas Wood and Family
My condolences on the loss of a great man. Uncle Don you will be truly missed. Until we meet again.
Cindy Shaddock
Aunt Laura, Wendy, John and Tina, Melissa and Jeff, and families, our deepest condolences for the loss of Uncle Don. Sending you all our love, thoughts and prayers at this time and always.
Mary Bennett
Wendy and family. So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
George and Elaine Keller
Laura and family. So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Yvonne/ Jim Barnetson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Laura!
Don was a wonderful friend ! We had a lot of fun and laughs with him ! He will be greatly missed!we also think of John and family,Wendy, Melissa and Jeff!
RIP Don 🙏🙏
Sue Riley
Many memories of Don while at WGThompson & Sons.