Gary Allan Dixon

Gary, son of the late Grace C Dixon and Robert J Dixon, was born at Hartford Hospital on March 23, 1947. Gary grew up in East Hartford, graduating from Penney High School in 1966. During high school, Gary played football and was captain of the wrestling team where he won the 145 pound weight class at the CT Wrestling Championships in 1964.

Shortly after graduating high school, Gary enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served in the Vietnam War. During his time in the service, Gary married and started a family with his ex-wife Linda G Dixon where they had two sons.

Gary built his entire career in the food industry, finally retiring from Boston Market in 2019. He took great joy in the many places he worked, always striving to provide the best services to his customers and employees. He carried with him a special place in his heart for everyone that worked with him.

He was an experienced runner and bicyclist, participating in countless marathons, road races, and triathlons. He enjoyed his time running and riding with his good friend Joe. One of Gary’s greatest achievements as a runner was completing the Los Angeles Marathon.

Gary was a long-time resident of South Mountain Townhouses. He was honored to be a part of this community, where he was always willing to help others and made many friends whom he cared about deeply.

He is survived by his son David M Dixon and his partner Marie Rivard of South Windsor. His grandchildren Megan Rivard, Jason Dixon, Matthew Dixon, Kaitlyn Dixon as well as four great-grandchildren. He also leaves his sister, Beverly Southwick of Ellington, his sister-in-law Diane Dixon of Hebron and his sister-in-law Marie Dixon of Windsor. He also leaves many nieces and a nephew. He was predeceased by his son Michael J Dixon and brothers George and Robert Dixon.

Gary’s family would like to express their deep gratitude to the staff at the Helen & Harry Gray Center for their wonderful care and to his neighbors for their many acts of kindness and support during his illness. To Mike Emery and Jade Vigue – we will be forever grateful to the both of you.

A period of visitation will be held on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave, East Hartford from 10:00am-1:00pm with a Celebration of Life Service at 1:00pm. Interment services to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center Fund.