Charles W. Dixon
1937 - 2012
Charles W. Dixon
1937 - 2012
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December 25, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on September 30, 1937, in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late
Charles W. Dixon, Sr. and Genevieve (Campbell) Dixon.
Chuck attended Boston Latin School graduating in 1955. After high
school, he entered St. John Seminary where he graduated in 1959. In
1962, he received his law degree from Boston College.
He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam
Conflict as a JAG officer in Saigon and was awarded the Bronze Star.
Chuck was a partner at Milton, Laurence and Dixon, Attorneys at Law,
in downtown, Worcester. He was a true humanitarian who deeply cared
about people. He focused his law practice on helping people solve
their problems in a peaceful manner.
He golfed at Cranberry golf course in Harwich and Seaside golf course
in Chatham. Chuck was a fan of the New England professional sports
teams. More than anything, he cherished the time that he shared with
his beloved wife, children and grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sister, Janet Strong.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elaine (Moran) Dixon; his three
daughters, Ellen Wettengel and her husband, Steven of Medway, MA, Beth
Petry and her husband, Peter of Windham, NH, Amy Rhinelander and her
husband, John of Chatham, NJ; his six grandchildren, Katherine
Wettengel, Ryan Wettengel, Matthew Petry, Jack Rhinelander, Peter
Rhinelander, Matthew Rhinelander; his brother, William C. Dixon and
his wife, Kathy of Duxbury, MA; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 4 pm – 7 pm on Friday, December 28, 2012 at the
Nickerson Funeral Home, 87 Crowell Road in Chatham, MA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Saturday,
December 29, 2012 at Holy Redeemer Church, 57 Highland Avenue,
Chatham, MA 02633. Burial will follow in Seaside Cemetery on Crowell
Road in Chatham.
Donations in Chuck's memory may be made to David B. Perini, Jr.
Quality of Life Clinic at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline
Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445 or via
www.dana-farber.org/gift or the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape
Cod, 255 Independence Drive, Hyannis, MA 02601.
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April 5, 2013
To Elaine:
I just leaned that Chuck had died. My condolences to you and your children. I was a classmate of his at Boston College Law School.
I knew no finer man than Chuck Dixon. I know he was a man of strong faith. I expect to meet him again.
Bob Clifford
January 4, 2013
To the Dixon family, I will always remember the Saturday golf outings with Chuck and the guys at Cranberry Valley. Chuck was a good friend to all who were lucky to have crossed his path.
With deepest sympathy, Dave and Judie DeCarolis
fred uehlein
January 3, 2013
Dear Elaine and family,
I new Chuck as a fellow lawyer and sometime golf course duffer over more than thirty years of workers compensation advocacy. Each day I had the good fortune to run into Chuck, made my day a lot brighter. I take with me his positive attitude and phenominal common sense. Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss. Fred Uehlein
Bill Trainor
December 31, 2012
My condolences to the Dixon family. Chuck taught me the importance of being a compassionate lawyer. I owe him much. He was a man of faith and I pray he shares in the joy of the Resurrection.
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Christine Wood
December 30, 2012
I have been thinking about Chuck and Elaine over these many weeks. I am truly sorry for his loss He was a price of a man and a true gentleman. He will be missed.
December 29, 2012
Dear Elaine,
We send you our deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband. Your family and you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Anne and Steve Kott, Wellesley, MA
Ellen McGuinness Pagliaro
December 29, 2012
Dear Elaine and Family,
My sincere sympathy at Chuck's passing. I have been praying for him for a long time as I saw his name in Holy Redeemers bulletin. I always loved seeing your smiling faces come in to Christians Restaurant when I was working..you were both definetely A list customers!!! It was always a pleasure to wait on you and Chuck. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he rest in God's eternal peace.
xo
December 29, 2012
Dear Elaine and family, We're sorry to hear of the death of Chuck. I have fond memories of you and your family visiting my parents in Milton when the girls were little. Wishing we could be with you, but traveling for the holidays. Sending our love and prayers. Anne Fidler Ancona and Jim Ancona
Holly McNulty
December 28, 2012
Elaine, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I so enjoyed getting to know both of you. Buying my first house with Chuck was an amazingly positive experience. Our chats while riding in the car have put many smiles on my face. Strength and love in the days ahead.
December 28, 2012
Elaine, Ellen, Beth, Amy and Bill,
Words cannot express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Knowing Chuck as a teenager and growing closer to him in retirement makes us realize what a great and good man he was with such intense wit, insightful memory of facts and stories we had long since forgotten and sound judgment --- despite his being a graduate of Boston Latin and BC Law --- (he would have had a humorous response to that and we all would had a belly laugh.) We loved him too and will continue our daily prayers for him and for you all in your bereavement. .
Jim and Dottie Mackey
December 28, 2012
Chuck was a wonderful person his entire life.He was a role model for all of us.John Bennett high school classmate.Ft Laud,Fl
Jack & Jackie Stankard
December 28, 2012
Dear Elaine and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.We will never forget Chuck.! His warm smile,positive attitude and determination.Atrue friend !!
Courtney Riordan
December 28, 2012
Chuck was one of the most gracious, honest,sincere and thoughtful persons I have had the good fortune to have had as a schoolmate and as a friend. I still hold dear in my memory experiences that I shared with Chuck during our days at BLS. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Chuck's wife, family, and friends in this time of sorrow and sadness.
Joel Bradley
December 28, 2012
Dear Elaine and Family, Julie and I are deeply saddened to learn of Chuck's passing. We're currently away but want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. With deepest sympathy, Joel & Julie Bradley
Elizabeth Puopolo
December 28, 2012
As a new attorney at the DIA almost 20 years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Chuck as opposing counsel. From his handshake, smile, and twinkling eyes, I could tell I was meeting a true gentleman. His professional & kind manner will be remembered always. God bless you all at this most difficult time. Take comfort that Chuck returned to the Lord on the day we celebrate the Birth of Christ, the Light of the World. Rest in Peace Chuck...
Dave Sullivan
December 28, 2012
I grew up with Chuck in West Roxbury and attendted Boston Latin with him. Chuck from day one was the definition of the term, true gentleman
December 28, 2012
Chuck was a gentleman of the highest order.
My sincere condolences on your great loss.
Gerry Foley
Pete and Ellie Mullen
December 28, 2012
Elaine and family, we all learned so much from Chuck's strength and positive attitude as he fought thru his health challenges. And, the smile in this photo--it reminds me of when he would be collecting on a 2 dollar Nassau as he walked off the 18th green at Cranberry Valley. Thanks for your friendship Chuck.
David Rosenthal
December 27, 2012
Chuck will be missed by all his classmates at BLS. He was always present and active to keep us together as a class. I will especially miss his smile.
Bob Meehan
December 27, 2012
My deepest sympathy.
Bob Meehan BLS '55
Gary Kaftan
December 27, 2012
So sorry to hear of the loss of another 1955 classmate. The years certainly fly by.
Paul Benoit
December 27, 2012
Dear Elaine and family,
Before I knew Chuck, I observed him at the DIA one day speaking with an unrepresented Employee, whose claim was against an insurer being represented by Mr. Dixon himself. Chuck's explanation to that man of the intracacies of the law and the merits of each side's case was clear, complete, and fair, and impressed me as being of the highest ethical and professional quality. In subsequent years, Chuck was the key person enabling me to practice in Worcester with him at Milton, Laurence & Dixon. He was a terrific mentor and colleague, and it has always been an honor to associate my name with his. As I now serve as an Administrative Judge at the DIA in Worcester, I am always mindful that without Chuck Dixon, none of this would have been possible. I am so sorry for your loss, and I know that you treasure your many memories of this wonderful, wonderful man.
Peter Kelly BLSA
December 27, 2012
Deepest sympathies from the alumni, faculty and students of Boston Latin School. We are grateful for Chuck's years of fidelity to alma mater.
December 27, 2012
thank you chuck for letting me be part of your family.it was a gift to have known you, to play golf with you and just enjoying your company. dick monaha waltham mass.
The Staff of Nickerson Funeral Home
December 27, 2012
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
Brenda Lovering
December 27, 2012
Dixon Family, when we think of Chuck, we'll always remember his positive attitude, infectious smile and all the good times we had together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. The Lovering Family
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