Hugh Copp Dixon

    • Hugh Copp Dixon
    • RCE Badge circa 1939-45

    We regret to advise of the death of Hugh Copp Dixon 0n 14 September 2011 at the Rockyview General Hospital, Calgary AB at the age of 89 after a prolonged illness.  

    Hugh was a native Calgarian who attended Western Canada High School and later the University of British Columbia.  He was a WW II veteran having served with the Royal Canadian Engineer 16th Field Company that participated in the D-Day landings in Normandy. He saw action throughout Northwest Europe  until the end of the war.  After demobilisation, he worked in seismic exploration and the construction industry.

    A Celebration of life will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 - 15 Avenue SW, Calgary on 19 September.  Condolences may be forwarded by visiting www.leydens.com. {gdMar2016kh}