Dixon, Melville J. 'Mel' Mel passed away in hospital in Perth on Wednesday, October 14th, 2015 at the age of 88 years. He was the cherished husband for 56 years of Reta G. (Harris) Dixon. Cherished father of Lisa Dixon (Paul Blaber) and proud grandfather of their daughter Olivia 'Livvy' Blaber. Mel was predeceased by sisters Evelyn Dixon and Doris (Austin) Irwin and his parents William and Muriel (Sangrouber) Dixon. Mel will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. He retired following 50 years of service with Wampole Pharmaceutical, Perth and was a life long member of St. Paul's United Church. Mel also played the trumpet in the Perth Citizen Band for over 60 years and had an avid passion for big band music, old movies, and more recently attending Livvy's riding competitions. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Sunday, October 18th, 2015 from 12 noon until 5:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Monday at 10:30 A.M. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.