Frances Dixon

Frances E. DixonGorhamFrances E. Dixon, 94, formerly of Belmont, MA died Saturday morning June 9, 2001 at the Gorham House in Gorham, ME.Mrs. Dixon was born on August 5, 1906 in Boston, MA. She was the daughter of Harry and Eva Carpenter Moulton. Raised in Cambridge, MA; Mrs. Dixon graduated from Cambridge High and Latin and received her diploma from Boston University in the field of Practical Arts and Letters.Mrs. Dixon was an active member of the Belmont Methodist Church. She enjoyed singing in the choir, and church picnic's. She was a member of the Belmont Women's' Club and the Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed gardening, crafting, and the fine arts, especially music. One of her favorite things was to celebrate every holiday in grand fashion.For many years Mrs. Dixon worked at United Fruit and as Administrative Assistant for F.W. Dixon Company of Cambridge and Woburn, MA.Her husband Merton F. Dixon predeceased her on March 22, 1968.Surviving is a son David M. Dixon of Limington, ME; two daughters, Joanne E. Chadbourne of Somers, CT and Martha Hamilton of Limerick, ME. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.Visiting hours for Mrs. Dixon will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2001 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Heald Funeral Home, Limerick Chapel, 25 Sokokis Tr. North, Limerick, ME. On Wednesday June 13, 2001 please meet the family for a 10:30 AM funeral service at the Limerick Congregational Church, Rev. Franklin Anderson, and Rev. David Butler officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA.Memorials for Mrs. Dixon may be made to the Gorham House Activity Fund, c/o Donna Davis, 50 New Portland Rd. Gorham, ME, 04038. Arrangements Completed by the Heald Funeral Homes. For directions to the Limerick Chapel please log on to www.healdfuneral.com