DIXON, RITA (HICKEY) - 1918 - 2013 - REXTON, NB - Rita Dixon 94, of Rexton passed away peacefully at the Stella Maris Hospital, Ste. Anne-de-Kent on Friday, April 12, 2013. Born in Upper Rexton, she was the daughter of the late Michael and late Hariette (Babineau) Hickey. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Rita will be sadly missed by her daughter; Mary Dixon of Rexton, three generations of nieces and nephews and special "grandson"; Julien. Rita was predeceased by her husband; Andrew Dixon, three sisters; Molly, Gertrude, Loretta six brothers; Henry, George, Vincent, Bert, Ray and Joe.
Resting at Thompson’s Funeral Home in Richibucto on Monday, April 15, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and Tuesday from 9:00 am until departure for the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 16, at 11:00 am, Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Rexton. Donations in Rita’s memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Stella Maris Hospital Palliative Care Unit or donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements are in care of Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto.