Mrs. Marguerite "Marge" Nixon

Marguerite Mary Flaro Nixon passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 2, 1942, to Gordon Flaro and Frances Kelley Flaro, Marge was the youngest of four daughters. Marge was born and raised in Pittsfield until she moved to Dalton in 1976. She was predeceased by her sisters, Marilyn Harris, Lenoir Conrow, and Barbara Hould, all of whom she adored. In 1979, on Thanksgiving day, Marge married her longtime friend, James Joseph Nixon, recently celebrating their 45thanniversary in 2024. Together they raised two daughters: Laura Nixon Belair (Matthew) of South Portland, ME and Colleen Nixon of Pittsfield, MA. Marge is also survived by her three grandsons who meant the world to her, James and Lucas Halvorson, and Carson Belair. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends that she made over the years. A graduate of St. Joseph’s High School class of 1959, Marge stayed active in her faith as a communicant of St. Agnes in Dalton until she moved into Mt. Carmel Nursing Home. After high school Marge started at the telephone company working her way up to engineering clerk, where she was also twice president of the Telephone Pioneers. She retired in 1991 after 32 years of service giving her the ability to be always accessible to her daughters as they were growing up. In her twenties, Marge learned to ski, eventually joining the Mogul Masters and travelling to the Swiss Alps to ski. She would pass this passion on to her daughters, working on Saturdays at Bousquet for 25 years, mostly in the rental shop, to ensure their access to the sport she loved. Marge always had a voracious love for life that she shared with everyone that came across her path. She travelled. She took in experiences. She loved live music, especially going to see some her favorite artists in and around the Berkshires. Marge had an impeccable memory for names and faces, remembering details of people she hadn’t seen in decades. Being with her when she would run into people she hadn’t seen, sometimes even for decades, and watching their eyes light up as she reminded them of the fun they had together will be always be one the most special parts of Marge. She always made everyone feel welcome whether you were an old classmate, a friend of a family member, a coworker, leaving a lasting impression on everyone she met. Marge taught us how to speak up, but to know when to keep your mouth shut; to work hard and to live life to its fullest in every moment. She taught us to see the beautiful things around us, to hold onto and love your family, and to take care of each other. Not a moment was wasted in Marge’s life. The family wants to give a special thank you to Mt. Carmel Nursing Home and the Carmelite nuns; especially Daisy, Pam, and Jammie. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Marguerite will be Saturday, March 8, 2025, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 12noon at St. Agnes Church, celebrated by the Rev. Christopher Malatesta, Pastor. Burial will be at a later date. There will be a time of visitation prior to the service from 10am to 11:30am at the Dwyer-Wellington Funeral Home in Dalton, 525 Main Street, Dalton MA 01226. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marge’s memory can be made to the Special Olympics of Massachusetts in care of the Dwyer-Wellington Funeral Home.

Mrs. Marguerite "Marge" Nixon

March 2, 1942 - February 22, 2025