Fred Nixon
Died: September 4, 2010 | Place: LHSC - University Hospital
Obituary
NIXON. Frederick William…..Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Saturday, September 4, 2010, Frederick WIlliam Nixon in his 91st year. Dear brother of Della Hoffman of St. George, Utah, Bessie Sharman of London and Jean Scott (Stewart) of London. Also loved by several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staff of Horizon Retirement Home and also to the Cardiac Unit at U.W.O. Friends will be received by the family from 10:00 – 11:00 am (1 hour prior) on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3 and to the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, Ontario, N5V 3K5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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To the Nixon family:
My memories of Fred are so good. Sitting in Grandma and Grampa McCormick’s kitchen on Wonderland Road on cold, snowy mornings and (Uncle) Fred would come in and have coffee. He was always so kind and friendly to us. Thinking of all of you in your loss and praying for God’s comfort for each one. Sincerely,
Barbara McCormick
(Harold & Paulina’s daughter)
When mom called me last night to tell me that Fred had passed I was truly sad. Fred was one of the most unique minds I had ever had the pleasure of engaging with, and he encouraged the same in me with every conversation we engaged in. Grandma always found it difficult to understand him when he didnt have his teeth in when he pulled up into the driveway on the tractor, but I always ran to see him because despite the fact that I always considered him to be an older man even when I was young, I also always loved him. Grandma would put tea on and cookies and we would talk about nature, and how it worked. He had an understanding of nature that few people do these days. I just want you to know that he will be very missed in this world and the world will be one less man of brilliance for his passing. He had a circle of influence that I am certain noone ever really knew and I am thankful for having known him. In your time of sadness remember that his light still shines in all that he touched.
Karen Chesney
Donna (Mater)Chesney’s Daughter
I have many fond memories of visiting with Fred and his mother when they lived at the farm on Springbank Drive. My family made many trips over the years to the farm because Fred grew the best sweet corn around! He was a welcome sight driving his Minneapolis Moline tractor around Kensal Park. I also remember seeing him parking cars at Wonderland for the dances. He was one of the last original residents of Kensal Park and will be missed!