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WILLIAM (BILL) DIXON
Born: Apr 04, 1932
Date of Passing: Dec 23, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM (BILL) DIXON
Bill passed away peacefully at Poseidon Care Center on December 23, 2023. He was born April 4, 1932 at the family farm in Methven, Manitoba. His early education was in Wawanesa and after high school, he attended United College and The University of Manitoba where he graduated in 1956 with a degree in Pharmacy. He later purchased a drugstore in River Heights, which he renamed Dixon’s Pharmacy, where he worked and served the community for many years.
Bill was on the board of the Heart and Stroke Recovery Association and was also a member of the Board of Directors for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. After selling his business. Bill continued working part-time until his retirement. In his leisure time, he enjoyed travelling, sailing and football but his favourite outings were with family and friends at Pelican Lake.
Bill was predeceased in 2014 by Joyce, his beloved wife of 57 years and sister Lillian. Bill will be sadly missed by his brothers, Merv and Ron and sisters, Doreen and Joyce, as well as many sisters-brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and friends.
A graveside service will take place in Neepawa at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may make a donation in Bill's memory to the Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba, B-247 Provencher Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R2H 0G6, or to a charity of your choice.
Publish Date: Jan 6, 2024
WILLIAM (BILL) DIXON
Bill passed away peacefully at Poseidon Care Center on December 23, 2023. He was born April 4, 1932 at the family farm in Methven, Manitoba. His early education was in Wawanesa and after high school, he attended United College and The University of Manitoba where he graduated in 1956 with a degree in Pharmacy. He later purchased a drugstore in River Heights, which he renamed Dixon’s Pharmacy, where he worked and served the community for many years.
Bill was on the board of the Heart and Stroke Recovery Association and was also a member of the Board of Directors for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
After selling his business. Bill continued working part-time until his retirement.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed travelling, sailing and football but his favourite outings were with family and friends at Pelican Lake.
Bill was predeceased in 2014 by Joyce, his beloved wife of 57 years and sister Lillian. Bill will be sadly missed by his brothers, Merv and Ron and sisters, Doreen and Joyce, as well as many sisters-brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and friends.
A graveside service will take place in Neepawa at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may make a donation in Bill's memory to the Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba, B-247 Provencher Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R2H 0G6, or to a charity of your choice.
Publish Date: Dec 30, 2023
As published in Winnipeg Free Press, Brandon Sun on Dec 30, 2023, Dec 30, 2023, Jan 06, 2024
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I met Bill through his involvement with the Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba. He had a great smile and laugh- enjoyed working together for the Diamond Dinners. Condolences to his family. - Posted by: Louise Anne Buelow-Smith (SAM) on: Jan 06, 2024
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My thoughts and condolences to family and friends. Mr. Dixon was always a pleasure to work with while I worked at Dixon’s pharmacy. He will be missed. - Posted by: David Phillips (Coworker) on: Dec 30, 2023
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Rest well Mr. Dixon. I had the pleasure of working for you at Dixon's Pharmacy 28 years ago! You were compassionate towards all of your customers medical needs and treated us staff with great respect. It was a pleasure to work for you, as well as get to know you and your wife personally as the years progressed. You will be missed. Deepest condolences to the entire family. - Posted by: Luigi Carvelli (Passed employee ) on: Dec 30, 2023
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