The death of Joyce Evelyn Dixon, 59, occurred at home in Sackville on Sunday, February 28, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Joyce was born in Sackville, a daughter of Walter and Emily (Oulton) Dixon.
Joyce was a member of the Jolicure United Church.
For years she had worked for Lounsbury's in Sackville, both the furniture store and car dealership. Most recently she loved her work with AFG Electrical in Moncton up until her retirement. She was very kind with a strong heart and loved caring for everyone. She enjoyed spending quality time with her nieces and nephews and loved all children. Joyce enjoyed her time with all of her family.
She will be deeply missed by her parents, Walter and Emily Dixon, Jolicure; one sister, Maggie (Brian) Dixon, Dartmouth; four brothers, Stanley (Anne), Mates Corner, Jeffrey (Darlene), Sackville, Herb (Colleen), Watford, ON and Wayne, Mt. Whatley; nieces and nephews, Scott (Natalie), Peter (Christine), Patrick (Cassey), Carter (Victoria), Jeffrey (Megan), Matthew (Jess), Emily, and Melissa; grand-nieces and nephews, Molly, Janelle, Celinda, Mason, Rory and Porter. She will also be missed by special extended family, Holly Kay, Nicholas Wry (Sara and Mason), Stephanie Wry (Mitch); her much loved, furry friend, Elmo; her special caregiver Kim Lewis and her stepson, Bradley Read, and his father, Ronald David Read
Joyce was predeceased by her son Christopher Murray Dixon-Read in 1997 and her infant sister, Helen Dixon in 1957; her nephew, Walter Dixon in 1986, as well as her maternal grandparents, Herb and Agnes Oulton and her paternal grandparents, Walter and Ida Dixon.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville from where a time of visitation will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 1 pm until the time of the funeral at 2 pm. Wayne Jarvis DLM and Rev. Dr. Eldon Hay officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joyce may be made to the Jolicure United Church or the IWK
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Joyce's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the funeral home Facebook Page.