Whitney Pier
It is with devastating sadness we, the family, mourn the loss of our son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many, Emerson Dixon, on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Born in Halifax on January 4, 1982, Emmy was the son of Edward Emerson Dixon, and Jocelyn Marie Cook.
Emmy’s big heart and outgoing and witty personality has made him many friends throughout his life. He was known for his stories, impromptu one-liners and catchy sayings that would stick around for years. Emmy spent a lot of his time outdoors as a kid in South Harbour and on the Shore Road doing just about anything he and his cousin’s imaginations could think of.
Emmy attended school in Whitney Pier where he had many good friends and played division A hockey. Emmy was the type of person who would pop up anywhere but was always welcomed, an honest and nothing-to-hide genuine guy who loved to make people laugh.
Emmy spent much of his adulthood in Alberta where he worked hard in the Oil Fields and prided himself on a job well done. He was a proud Cape Bretoner, however, and his daughters held the biggest space in his heart.
The family finds comfort in knowing he will be laid to rest next to his brother, the late Cory Dixon.
Besides his parents, Emmy is survived by sister, Melissa Dixon; daughters, Hailey, and Hannah; grandson, Cruz; nephews, Jimmy, and Gray; as well as aunts, uncles, friends, and many close cousins including John Burton who has always been more like a brother.
Besides his brother, Cory, Emmy was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, John Clayton Dixon, and Alexandra Petrie; maternal grandparents, Harold Cook, and Margaret Fraser; uncle, John Cook, and cousin, Jimmy Burton.
There will be no visitation for the late Emerson Dixon. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney at a later date.
Donations in memory of Emerson may be made to the Whitney Pier Boys N Girls Club.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
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Condolences going out to Emerson and Jocelyn and family on the loss of your son. May your happy memories bring you comfort in the sad days ahead. RIP Emerson.
Our deepest condolences to the family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
I am very sorry to hear of Emerson’s passing. Sending condolences to Jocelyn and Emerson and Family….
My thoughts are with you all.
Our deepest condolences on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers❤️
Larry and Sandra Hrynick
Condolences to the family on the loss of your son. I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing him but losing a child is the worst kind of pain. I am praying for you in your time of grief.
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Rest in Peace Emmerson. To the entire family and friends near and far, our sincerest condolences to all.
Rest easy Emmy. My condolences to your family and friends. Taken way to young never forgotten. Fly high with the eagles bud. 🤗
Jocelyn, Emerson, Melissa, friends & family- We are so very sorry for the loss of your boy Emmy, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap you in his arms and give you comfort during this difficult time. Melvin, Arlene & girls.
My heart goes out to Emerson’s family. Sending my sincere condolences.
My heart aches for you all…
Sending love & condolences ❤️
Rest in Peace Emmy
So sorry for your loss Emerson, Jocelyn and Melissa. He was a great guy and will be missed dearly…Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. May God Bless
So very sorry for your loss Joycelyn and family .
Condolences to the entire family during this difficult time.🙏
My heart break for his family. I remember babysitting him and his siblings in south harbour. So sad.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Rest peacefully Emerson.
My deepest condolences & prayers for all of you. He was a real nice kid, no words are out there to express my feelings Emerson & Jocelyn. God bless you guys.. R.I.P. Emmy Hugs
Our sincere condolences to Emmys family , may your memories of him bring some comfort to you all .He will always be missed , god bless . Alvin , Darlene Campbell xo
My sincere Condolences to the Dixon Family at this difficult time.
Emmy’s laugh was contagious, he will be missed by so many. Thinking of you all.