David William Dixon, 61, of Whitefield, passed away May 15 at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta after complications involved with his heroic battle against pancreatic cancer.
He was born in Lewiston, Nov. 12, 1947, the son of Harry W. Dixon, Jr. and Gertrude (Golder) Dixon. He graduated from Lewiston High School in 1966 then graduated from the University of Maine, Orono in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
David was extremely involved in many community organizations; he was selfless as is evidenced by his more than 30 years active involvement with the Coopers Mills Vol. Fire Dept., as a wearer of many hats, most recently, Assistant Chief. He was a leader of the local Boy Scout troop, a member of the Whitefield Fire Department Long Range Planning, Comprehensive Planning, and Town Building committees, and an active member of the Whitefield Lions Club.
He has spent his professional life on a quest to better develop and understand many elements of environmental protection, focusing on air quality. He has been a registered professional engineer since 1982 and has worked for several environmental corporations including over 18 years at the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. Over the years he has served on numerous advisory committees, professional societies and has been a voice of informed input for local and state government.
David loved the outdoors and spent much of his free time going to the beach with Gwyn to commemorate having met at the beach, tending to his many flower and vegetable gardens, and golfing with many friends all over the state.
He is predeceased by his mother Gertrude (Golder) Dixon.
He is survived by his father, Harry W. Dixon, Jr. of Lewiston; loving wife of 32 years, Gwyn; two sons, Todd and wife Kylee of Solon, and Justin and girlfriend Jessica Harrison of Bozeman, Mont.; sister, Carol Corson of Skowhegan; and niece Tabetha Kresge and husband John, also of Skowhegan.
Visiting hours Mon., May 18 from 6-8 p.m. at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home-Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Rd., Windsor. Funeral service to be held at the same location, 11 a.m., Tues., May 19 with graveside services to follow at the Coopers Mills Cemetery on Main St.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating blood, donations to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, or to the Coopers Mills Volunteer Fire Department New Building Fund, P.O. Box 341, Coopers Mills, ME 04341.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lawrybrothers.com.
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home-Gray Chapel, 207 Windsor Neck Rd., Windsor, (800)660-2111.
