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Thomas Dixon Obituary

PAWTUCKET - Thomas S. Dixon, 69, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 24, 2017. He was thebeloved husband of Claudette E. (Tetreault) Dixon for fifty years. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Thomas G. and Olga S. (Theoharris) Dixon.
Thom served in the U.S. Navy. He was employed by the Ricoh Corp. for over thirty years, and was most recently employed by Copy World until retiring.
Besides his wife, he leaves three daughters, Kerri A. Dixon, Lauren Lasso and Christine L. Cooper and her husband, Scott; a brother, Stephen Dixon; five grandchildren, Marlon Dixon, Mitchell Perkins, Spencer Cooper, Madison Cooper and Andrew Lasso; two great-granddaughters, Kaylee Falandys and Kalista Dixon and his beloved dog, Tonto all of Pawtucket. He was the brother of the late Paul Dixon.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Services on Monday. May 1st at 10 a.m. at the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 97 Walcott St., Pawtucket. Interment will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery. Visitation and flowers are respectfully omitted. Memorial gifts to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 or the RISPCA, 186 Amaral St., Riverside, RI 02915 would be appreciated. For online condolences visit: TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by Pawtucket Times from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28, 2017.

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Stephen Dixon

January 16, 2026

I wish you were still here. I miss my both brothers. Still in my dreams.

Stephen Dixon

April 19, 2025

Still missed still remembered that will never go away.

Stephen Dixon

April 19, 2024

Missed missed missed! I miss my brothers. I'll see you in my dreams.

Joan Crawley

April 19, 2019

Lauren, Thinking of you today. Sincerely, Joan Crawley

Ray & Signe Cooper

May 2, 2017

Chris & Family, I know your heart is breaking from losing your Dad..But memories take over and he's never really gone. So speak of him often and remember, he's still watching all of you. Your Dad loved all of you very much.❤

Linda Moran-Amado

May 1, 2017

Lauren and family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Lauren, I know how much you love your Dad. My heart is broken for all of you.
May he rest in peace.
Love you girl!

Cindy Leca

April 30, 2017

I just want you all to know that my heart is with all of you and I will pray everyday that you get by a little easier as time goes by I love you all and may Mr.. Dixon walk peacefully with the angels

April 29, 2017

Lauren,
Thinking of you during this very difficult time. Sincerely sorry for your loss. Joan Crawley

April 28, 2017

Claudette
I was so saddened to hear of Toms passing away.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love and sympathy,
Susan Stott Sullivan.

April 28, 2017

Claudette, I'm so sorry to hear about Tom's passing...Hard to believe we went to high school together and re-connected when I worked at the store...He always made me laugh and you and him were a team....Tom loved life and he will be greatly missed by all...Sincerely, Bev MacKay

Brian Roddy

April 28, 2017

So Sorry for your loss...

Pat Afonso

April 28, 2017

Dear Claudette and family,

We will always remember the great times we had when our families were young girls participating in the DGSL league. They are memories to treasure for a life time. Tom was always a helping hand volunteering whenever needed. He always had that great smile whenever we met. Tom was blessed to have the love of family through out this difficult time that you have all endured. May Gods love Bless and embrace all of you.

Sincerely,
Pat and Bob Afonso

Carol & Stephen Dixon

April 28, 2017

From the side line we watch as this proud,honorable,loving family stood by and cared for my brother. No words can describe the feelings we have for you all. Carol and I are heartbroken for your loss.

Mr&Mrs Dennis Furtado

April 27, 2017

We're so sorry for your loss,our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Mary Morrison-Arruda

April 27, 2017

My deepest condolences for your family's loss. May you be comforted by the love surrounding you.

Sandra & Tom Arnold

April 26, 2017

Dixon family so sorry for your loss, he will be sadly missed. RIP Mr Dixon

Lisa Briggs

April 26, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Dixon family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Paula Perry

April 26, 2017

Lauren im so sorry to hear about yout Dad.Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Arlene Hartwell

April 26, 2017

Lauren and family,
Let happy memories of the time you shared together comfort you. It is so difficult to accept when illness steals someone from life. May the heartache you feel be lessened by his spirit that is now in your hearts forever.
Love,
Arlene

Lina Alba-Navarro

April 26, 2017

My beloved Chichi my deepest condolences to you and family, I know how deep your pain, sorrow and loss must you must be feeling, I didn't get to know your daddy personally but when you referred to him it was always with such love and admiration. Sending my love and sympathy.
Lina Alba-Navarro, Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Tina DeLaive

April 26, 2017

May condolences to your Family Mrs. Dixon, I am sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

Lynn Garberg

April 25, 2017

Lauren, so sorry for the loss of your dad. You and your family are in my prayers

Dennis and Norma Barry Sr

April 25, 2017

Lauren sorry for your family loss may your dad rest in peace.

Valerie Wigginton

April 25, 2017

Lauren, girlfriend, I am so sorry for your loss. The Lord has his arms around your family and he will keep you comforted. Love you girl. God bless you all.

Pat Roy

April 25, 2017

So sorry to hear about your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.
The Roy Family

Colin Higgins

April 25, 2017

My sincerest condolences to Mrs Dixon and the entire Dixon clan, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Mr. Dixon.

Bruce and Annie McIntyre

April 25, 2017

Sending our love to this wonderful family. It is an honor to know you. Tom's greatest legacy and gift is all of you.

Michele Peloquin

April 25, 2017

Sorry for your loss.

Susan Robidioux

April 25, 2017

Lauren, my sincere condolences to you and your family. I am heartbroken for you all. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for strength and resolve to get through this difficult time. Sincerely, Sue Robidoux

Joan Higgins

April 25, 2017

Look for the red cardinal and know that Thom is watching over all of you as he always has. My deepest sympathies.

Geoff Higgins

April 25, 2017

Gone way too soon. You were like a father to me growing up. A great friend as I got older and a role model as I started my family. I'm gonna miss you something fierce Dicky - Boy !!! Love always Jethro

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