In Memoriam

11 June, 1939 - 19 January, 202

Father Charles Nixon was born in 1939 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He studied at the Atlantic School of Theology and graduated in 1975. He was ordained in the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island and began ordained ministry by serving in the multi-point parish of Annapolis Royal. He then moved to much warmer climes to be the rector of St. John the Evangelist parish in Hamilton, Bermuda. Returning to Canada, he was rector of two parishes in the Diocese of Quebec, St James Stanbridge East and St. Stephen Lachine.

In retirement, Father Charles and his wife, June, moved to Vancouver. He served as an assistant priest at St. James and also at Christ Church Cathedral. Father Charles had an Anglo-Catholic background in terms of liturgy and church governance. He made many friends in the Diocese of New Westminster but was never canonically resident here. In his ministry in all the parishes in eastern Canada, Bermuda, Quebec and New Westminster, Charles was appreciated for his warmth and good humour. He took his ordination vows very seriously and his calling to proclaim by word and deed the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are grateful for his ministry and his calling.

Father Charles was married to June for 62 years. He leaves June and their daughter Lisa (David) and their son Charles, along with grandsons Matthew and Jack.

There will be a requiem for Fr Charles at St James’ in February. The date will be shared once plans are finalized. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.

Rest eternal grant to Charles, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him.