Patricia Ann Nixon

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341471
• Misfortune: 1962; car accident

Notes:

SCENE OF TRAGEDY

Neighbor Fred Burton directs traffic at the scene of the accident. In foreground is Boeterberg car, facing north. The Zinn truck Is seen the background, facing south.


Patricia Ann Nixon, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nixon, upper Northumberland St., died en route to hospital late Friday afternoon a short time after being struck by a truck little more than 100 yards from her home, not far from the village outskirts.

Inquest to be Held

The Ontario Provincial Police from Kitchener, who investigated, said that an inquest will be held. The date will be set when the Crown Attorney returns from vacation on August 20.

Patricia was walking north from her home, along the east shoulder of the road, accompanied b a friend, Jo-Anne Kerr, also nine years of age. They were heading for the Kerr home about 100 yards away on the opposite side of the road.


The girls stopped across the road from the Kerr home, according to the OPP, and waited while two northbound cars passed, driven by Henri Boterberg and Norman Perriman. Patricia then ran across the road and was struck by a southbound half-ton truck driven by Milton Zinn of RR 1, Blair.

Medical assistance and a K-W Hospital ambulance were summoned immediately, but the little girl died en route to the hospital.

Patricia was born in Galt on Nov. 11, 1952. She came to Ayr with her parents seven years ago from that city.

Patricia was one of the most popular children in the younger circle. She was a member of the Junior Auxiliary of Christ Anglican Church, Ayr; the Ayr Brownie Pack and Ayr Figure Skating Club. She was a particularly a bright student, heading her class at Ayr Public School.

Surviving, besides her parents, are a brother, Charles, and sister. Elizabeth, both at home, and her grandmother, Mrs. Charles Nixon, Sr., Ayr.

It was the first traffic fatality in Ayr's history involving a pedestrian and a pall of sorrow hung over the village when the tragic occurrence became known. A witness to the accident described it as a set of circumstances which could never occur again in a million times, wherein the position of the vehicles prevented the driver from seeing the child or the child from seeing the truck in time.

Neighbor Suffers Collapse

The shock to the immediate neighborhood was most severe. Mrs. Fred Burton, who resides next to the Kerr home, suffered a collapse and is being treated in hospital.


Open Memorial Fund for Korean Orphan

A thoughtful gesture has been arranged by two neighbors, Mrs. Mel Hill. Hill and Mrs. David Kerr, who are setting up a Patricia Nixon Memorial Fund to raise money for the upkeep of a Korean boy, Lee-In-Roo a Korean orphanage. The support. of the child was actually undertaken some time ago by eight members of the Ayr Home and Association, under a type of adoption plan. In addition school, pupils were encouraged to write to. the child. Patricia had taken a particular interest in the project, writing on many occasions. In view of this fact, these feel it would be a most memoriam tribute.

The Ayr News Aug 2 1962 pg 1

Other Events:

• Military: WW2 - 5th Division Signals Corps
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341469

Notes:

NIXON, Charlie - Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, July 19, 2007; Charles Owen Nixon former longtime resident of Ayr, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Blakey (2004); dear father of Kathleen (Liz) and husband David R. Bates of London, and Charles Nixon (Lori) of Guelph; grandfather of Meredith and Emily Nixon. Also dearly missed by his extended family. Predeceased by daughter, Patricia Ann (1962); brother, Edward (2004), and sisters, Jane Beattie (1994) and Patricia Alpine (2004). Charlie was very proud of his 50-year Gold membership in the Brick Layer and Stone Mason Union; served overseas during the Second World War with the 5th Division Signals Corps; very involved in the Scouting movement before and after the war; proud member of the Ontario Archaeology Association; an environmentalist; a conservationist; and a longtime devoted member of Christ Anglican Church, Ayr. In the past few years, he had taken up watercolour painting. Friends will be received at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 183 Northumberland Street, Ayr on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Christ Anglican Church, Manley Street, Ayr on Monday, July 23 at 2 p.m. Reverend France Ouimet-Wilson officiating. Donations in Charlie's memory may be made to the Christ Anglican Church, K-W Food Bank or Amnesty International. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. Kipp, 519-442-3061. Many knew the man - few remember the boy! He gave what he had - giving was indeed his joy. Hard work and simple pleasures, but there was always a smile. To find a better man one will have to walk many a long mile. Charlie - you will be greatly missed.

The Waterloo Region Record Jul 21 2007

Charles — Kathleen Blakey. Kathleen was born 25 Apr 1916, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 2004, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Sep 2004, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Kathleen Nixon
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341470

Notes:

Kathleen Nixon

Kathleen Nixon, formerly of Ayr, died at Telfer Place, Paris on Friday, September 17, 2004. Mrs. Nixon was in her 89th year. Born in Toronto she was daughter of the late Kathleen Monro and George Blakey. Mrs. Nixon was an active and longtime member of Christ Anglican Church, Ayr; was employed as a nurse for many years at the Willett Hospital, Paris; worked with her husband in the Scouting movement for many years and was an avid gardener and community volunteer. She is survived by her husband, Charlie; two children, Liz and her husband Dave Bates of London and Charlie of Waterloo and by grand-daughters Meredith and Emily Nixon. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her daughter Patricia Ann in 1962 and by her brother George. Friends were received at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home then to Christ Anglican Church, Ayr where funeral service was held on Monday, September 20 at 11:00 a.m. Reverend France Ouimet-Wilson officiated. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Sep 22 2004 pg 12