Keith Stuart Dixon

KEITH STUART DIXON (May 11, 1932 – March 30, 2008) It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and dear friend. Keith will be deeply missed by his wife of 50 years, Marie-Louise, and their children Marina, Scott (Anita Traninger), and Teresa (Mark Tibbetts); and sister Joan (Eric Kane, deceased). “Opa” always had a special place in his heart for his 5 grandchildren, Mitchel, Lexi, Harry, Max and Sam. Keith was born in Bromley, Kent, England where he grew up, attended grammar school and joined the Royal Air Force in 1948 to satisfy his obvious passion for flying. He immigrated to Canada several years later and joined Trans Canada Airlines in 1956 where he enjoyed a distinguished 36 year career. He, reluctantly, retired as a senior Boeing-747 Air Canada Captain in 1992. Keith will always be remembered for his love of flying, his incredible musical talent, and his keen interest in all sports. We will miss his intelligence, his sharp wit, and his quiet presence at family functions. He was always admired for his choice of simplicity, rather than extravagance. He cherished the simple pleasures of life – be it a quiet evening at home with his wife or a lively family party where he enjoyed a glass of red wine and a cigar with the boys. We hope Keith's final flight takes him to a place of glorious sunshine, everlasting music, and eternal happiness. See ya' Kifi, I'll always love you and miss you. Rested at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, “Hart Chapel", 1099 Gordon St. Guelph. Cremation has taken place. Keith will be laid to rest at the Farnham Cemetery in Guelph, Ontario. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease through the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home), or condolences may be sent at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com." target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com. (Cards are available at the funeral home 519-821-5077 or send condolences at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com).

Private Family Service.