SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Patricia A. “Patti” Dixon, 70, of South Glens Falls, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Albany Medical Center, following a brief illness.
Born on July 7, 1943, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late George and Lucille (Deyette) Lambert.
On November 19, 1961, she married John Dixon, in Fair Haven, Vermont.
Patti was a waitress for many years and is most well known for her band “Patti Dixon and the Real Thing,” a band she founded and played with from 1973 to 2002. She was a communicant of St. Michael’s the Archangel Church in South Glens Falls.
She enjoyed cooking, baking and reading, especially Stephen King. She was a homemaker and compassionate caregiver to family and friends alike. Patti also loved all types of animals.
Patti is survived by her husband of 51 years, John Dixon of South Glens Falls; her four children, Brian Dixon and his wife, Rosemary of Corcoran, MN, Christine Collins and her husband, T. Burke Collins of Hudson Falls, Candi Dixon of South Glens Falls and John Dixon, Jr. and his wife, Rita of South Glens Falls; her grandchildren, Michael Dixon, Joseph Dixon, Kyle Dixon, John Dixon, VI and Nina Marshall; one brother, Larry Lambert and his wife, Joan of South Glen Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Sunday, July 14, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., on Monday, July 15, 2013, at St. Michael the Archangel Church in South Glens Falls, with the Reverend Tony Childs, pastor, officiating.
The Rite of Committal will follow, at Southside Cemetery in South Glens Falls.
Instead of flowers, please donate to the Bishop’s Appeal, C/O St. Michael the Archangel Church, 80 Saratoga Ave., South Glens Falls, NY 12803.
Online condolences can be left by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.
Jack and family : patti was one of those rare people who when she entered a room everyone felt just a little better and she put a smile on everyone’s face. I am sure she is singing with the angels today God bless and may she RIP.
Patti had such compassion for people and animals,she will be missed greatly. The food she whipped up in her kitchen was amazing. She touched many hearts. Let us know if we can do anything to make this difficult time any easier.
Jack,Brian,Jack Jr, Christine, and Candi,
The Sunshine that Ms. Patti brought into my Life will never be forgot, the many laughs over the years, and that beautiful voice. she was a very special lady …. so many memories….
If there is anything you need please let me know
Prayers and Hugs to all of you
Love Mary
To Jack, Larry and the family.
So sorry to hear of Patti’s passing. We recently found each other on Facebook, after many years. She will be greatly missed by all. My condolences to all of you. Sincerely, Jean Kurys
Dear Jack & Family,
We are so sorry to see that Patti has passed away. We are out of town and will unfortunately not be able to come. Please know we loved Patti and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Bill & Bonnie
Dear Jack and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Patti’s passing … you have been a part of our family for so long … and I always enjoyed the opportunity to see your smiling faces and beautiful family her kindness will live forever. May peace be with you. Love, Patty
Dear jack and family
So sorry to here of patti’s passing. Although we knew her for a short time it felt like we knew her forever. She was such a warm and caring person and had a beautiful voice. A great entertainer is singing with the angels now. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Jean And Joe Pod
I have many fond memories of driving over the mountain from Corinth to SGF to see Patti Dixon and the Real Thing. What a great voice, and a great person.
Patti’s generous and thoughtful nature, as well as her beautiful singing will be missed deeply by all who knew and loved her…she was truly “The Real Thing”.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Dixon family. Patti was a wonderful lady. She sang at our wedding back in 1978 and I will always remember that special song, “You Light Up My Life”, she sang us. Well Patti, “You lit up many Lives” with your special talent. RIP
My heart is saddened by the loss of one of the finest persons I ever had the pleasure of meeting. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jack and the family. Thank you Patti for all the laughs and putting up with my many pranks. It was always a pleasure listening to you sing and for the honor to call you a friend.
Patti was the sweetest, kindest, sunniest woman in the world. As a child I looked forward to seeing her at practices, I remember her perfume, and she always wanted to give me a big kiss. Even at a young age I had the privilege at times to see the band play at Roaring Brook, and the song “Higher and Higher” is forever sung only by Patti in my mind. At my baby shower she taught me that courtesy is the secret to a long and happy marriage. She loved sports cars and scary books, family, music, animals and children. A little light in the world is out today and I am sad for her family and friends. She is deeply missed, but sings with the choir of angels above. I hear they’ve got a pretty good band up there.
The Dixon Family,
We go back many years. I send my deepest sympathies to the family at this time.
I was so sad to hear of this loss for the Dixon family. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of your family and friends comfort you at this difficult time.
I saw Patti in our office as a patient. I am a nurse practitioner at Hudson Falls Internal Medicine. She was such a lovely and wonderful person. It was a bright spot in my day when I saw Patti Dixon on my schedule. I was so shocked and saddened to hear that she had passed away. I wanted to meet all of you but am unable to attend calling hours or her services. She loved her family so very much. You were all the center of her life and she was to proud of her children and grandchildren. We would share grandma stories when I saw her, in fact, I feel as if I know you from all that she has told me. I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to have known such a special person. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
With my deepest sympathy, Elaine Williams
My condolences Jack. I will miss her as a friend and entertainer.
sincerely
John Morey