Garnet Charles Dixon

Garnet C. Dixon of Lynn, Massachusetts peacefully passed away on Sunday December 20, 2020 after reaching the age of 93 years old. He has now joined his loving family and many friends that have gone before him. May they all welcome him with open arms.

Garnet was born on May 4, 1927 to the late Charles Dixon and Roxie (Bubar) Dixon and grew up in Bangor, Maine during the great depression. At age 13 he worked as a striker for Hood and delivered milk to the homes of Boston by horse and buggy to help support his family. At age 17 in 1944, he joined the Merchant Marines during World War II. In 1950, he was drafted into the army and served for the heavy mortar division in occupied Germany. After returning home from Germany in 1952, he returned to the sea with the Merchant Marines until his last voyage in 1966.

Garnet was a devoted father of Jacqui Finn, Steven Dixon and his wife Lisa, Victoria Cravinho, and Brenda Dixon; the cherished grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; the loving brother of the late Ralph Dixon, Pauline Metzler, Josephine Dixon, Opal Smith, Helen Dixon, and Clarence Dixon; and the adored uncle of several nieces and nephews of whom he held near and dear to his heart.

With spending 22 years on a ship and visiting every port in the world came with an abundance of knowledge, making him a long-standing champion at trivial pursuit within the Dixon family. Nightly, at 7:30 sharp, he could be found in his recliner challenging Jeopardy contestants from his living room. His years at sea also left him with fascinating stories that, with a little imagination, could transport you to Peru without leaving the kitchen table. He loved taking joyrides around town on his three-wheeled bicycle and weekend trips to Maine to visit old friends.

Garnet approached life with love and laughter, and he will be missed by many.

Due to COVID, a viewing will be held on Sunday, December 27, 2020 from 1 to 5 pm at Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home at 157 Maple St in Lynn, MA. A celebration of Garnet’s life will be scheduled in the future when it is safe to do so.

Remembrances may be made in the form desired by family and friends.