Attorney Susan E. Dixon

Norfolk -
Susan Elizabeth Dixon, 72 passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. Born February 3, 1951 in Springfield, MA; the daughter of the late Dr. Stanley R. and Priscilla (Bean) Dixon.
Susan graduated from MacDuffie School in Springfield, MA. She then went to Bay Path College for 2 years, and went on to graduate from UConn with a B.A. She then obtained her J.D from UConn Law School.
She went on to practice law in Connecticut for 40 years. Her practice covered a wide range of cases, from family and real estate to a significant palimony suit, and an intellectual property case that took 18 years to settle. In later years, she acted as a magistrate in CT state courts.
She also co-owned Alfas Unlimited in Norfolk center since 1975, where she repaired and restored vintage Alfa Romeos. She also enjoyed running her vintage Alfa Romeos at Lime Rock Park and at Mt. Equinox, VT.
Susan's other passions included breeding and showing Morgan horses for 25 years, as well as caring for many cats and several Welsh Corgis over the years.
Susan is survived by her son, Jonathan William Dixon-Goring and his fiance, Tamara Morrison; Keith Goring, devoted friend, Jim Gagen, and many Dixon and Bean cousins across the country.
Burial to be held in the spring at a small rural cemetery near her Norfolk residence of 40 years.
In lieu of flowers, Susan would have preferred donation to a pet rescue service. Or better yet, adopt a cat! Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 922 Main Street, Winsted has care of the arrangements. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com.
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