Obituary of Marion Rixon

RIXON, Marion - Passed away peacefully at the Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, Carbonear on Christmas morning after a period of gradually declining health, Marion Rixon, wife of the late Arthur Rixon (November 2004), of Lower Island Cove, age 86 years. Daughter of the late Ephraem and Josephine (Morris) Sparkes. Predeceased by all of her siblings: John, Elibe, Charlotte, Beatrice, Alice and Ella. Leaving to mourn, one daughter: Beatrix (Jean Belliveau), Stratford, P.E.I.; four sons: John (Sophie), Robert's Arm, Notre Dame Bay, Robert (Olive), Pouch Cove, David (Susan), Port-aux-Basques and Danny (Karen), Port-aux-Basques; fourteen grandchildren: Peter, Stephen, Colleen, Terry, Nicole, Mark, Karen, Nancy, Kim, Danny, Sara, Herbert, Danielle and Christopher. Also survived by two step-grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Thanks to the staff of the Harbour Lodge for their great care during her temporary stay of the last several weeks, and many thanks and appreciation to caregivers Olive Wheeler, Ellen Dennis and Jane Morgan, whose care and devotion over the last several years allowed her to stay in her own home until this fall. Visitation to take place at the Salvation Army Citadel, Lower Island Cove on Wednesday, December 28th from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday, December 29th from 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral. Funeral service to be held at the Citadel on Thursday December 29th at 2:00 p.m. Interment in the Salvation Army Cemetery, Lower Island Cove. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.