gymkhana events on the Island and throughout the Maritimes. The horse paddock and barns are behind Gerald’s house. Although polio
has left Gerald with the use of only one arm, he leads a physically active life. Gerald teaches school and coaches a high school basketball team.
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Joyce Elaine, RN, BN, b. 22 Sept 1945, daughter of Sheldon Dixon and Florence Leard, m. 22 Nov 1980 Michael Eugene Devenny, b. California, 1 Nov 1941, son of Grant OrinrDevenny and Eleanor Wood.
Joyce and Mike are Christian missionaries, and for 12 years resided
in Pakistan. They are waiting for a posting in 1992.
Joyce Dixon and Mike Devenny had 3 children: AmyJoanna b. 14 Sept 1981.
Isaac Quincy b. 29July 1984.
EmilyJoy b. 27July 1988.
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Donna Marie, RN, b. 11 Oct 1948, daughter of Sheldon Dixon and Florence Leard, m. 10 Aug 1973 William Gary House, b. Glovertown, Nfld., 1 Feb 1948, son of Harold House and Doris Adams.
Donna and Gary live in Gander, Newfoundland, where Gary teaches
school.
Donna Dixon and Gary House had 3 children: Andrew Dixon b. 19 Aug 1976.
Karla Noelle b. 28 May 1979.
Jonathan Gary b. 21 May 1984.
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Marion Kathryn Kay, BMus, BEd, b. 2 Oct 1951, daughter of Sheldon Dixon and Florence Leard, m. 5 July 1974 Craig Lindsay McDowall, b. Montreal, 2 Apr 1950, son of James McDowall and Ruth
Johnston. Kay and Craig live in Cornwall. Kay teaches music and Craig is a
correctional officer for the provincial Department of Justice.
Kay Dixon and Craig McDowall had 2 children: Jill Anne b. 8 Nov 1978. Jeffrey Craig b. 14 May 1983.
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Vance Bulman b. 21 May 1916, son of Reg Dixon and Lottie Bulman, m. 3 Sept 1941 Doris Louise Webster, b. Augustine Cove, 6 May 1915, d. 16 Apr 1971, bur. Tryon Peoples Cem., daughter of Harry Webster
and Lena Bell.
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