Norfolk Remembers

Susan Elizabeth Dixon, 72, passed away on Feb. 20, 2023. Born on Feb. 3, 1951, in Springfield, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Dr. Stanley R. and Priscilla (Bean) Dixon.

Susan graduated from the MacDuffie School in Springfield. After attending Bay Path College for two years, she went on to graduate from the University of Connecticut with a B.A. and received her J.D. from UConn Law School.

While practicing law in Connecticut for 40 years, Susan’s practice covered a wide range of cases, from family and real estate to a significant palimony suit and an intellectual property case that took 18 years to settle. In later years, she acted as a magistrate in state courts.

Susan also co-owned Alfas Unlimited in Norfolk center since 1975, where she repaired and restored vintage Alfa Romeos. She enjoyed running her vintage Alfa Romeos at Lime Rock Park and at Vermont’s Mount Equinox. Her other passions included breeding and showing Morgan horses for 25 years, as well as caring for many cats and several Welsh corgis over the years.

Susan is survived by her son, Jonathan William Dixon-Goring and his fiancé, Tamara Morrison; Keith Goring; devoted friend Jim Gagen; and many Dixon and Bean cousins across the country.

The burial will be held in the spring at a small rural cemetery near her Norfolk residence of 40 years.

In lieu of flowers, Susan would have preferred a donation to a pet rescue service. Or better yet, adopt a cat.