Mitchell Obituaries
Mrs. Ida Mitchell Submitted by Buffy Added 15/01/2001
(Newspaper clipping, pasted) WELCHPOOL. March 20th. - On Sunday morning at a very early hour, Ida, beloved wife of Mr. Hezekiah Mitchell, aged thirty-eight years passed away. Mrs. Mitchell has been a patient sufferer with consumption for a long time. Her end came peacefully and she died fully trusting in a blessed rest hereafter. A kind and loving husband, an aged mother, and three small daughters survive her. To these do the community extend their heart felt sympathy. (Karen Small's death records indicate there was a "Ida Mitchell" who died March 28 1900. This could very well be the same person.)
Mr. Wellington Joseph Mitchell Submitted by Glenna Parker Added 15/02/2002
Published in the Saint Croix Courier January 29, 2002
Mitchell, Wellington Joseph- The death of Mr. Wellington Mitchell of Wilson's Beach, N.B., occurred at the Medical Center at Lubec, Me., on Jan. 25, 2002.
Born in Lubec, Me., he was the son of the late Daniel and Joan (LaPointe) Mitchell. Survived by his wife, Eva (Fitzsimmons) Mitchell; daughter Terri and her husband, Jason Breton, of Turner, Me.; sister, Rilda Kierstead of Welshpool, N.B.; brother Phillip and his wife, Lillian, of Montreal, Que.; one granddaughter, Ashley Breton; several nieces and nephews.
There was a memorial service held Monday, Jan. 28, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Wilson's Beach Baptist Church, with Rev. Gerald VanderVeen officiating. For those who wish, donations to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. MacDonald Select Community Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, N.B. in care of arrangements.
Mrs. Mary Joan (Lapointe) Mitchell Submitted by Melody Flynn Added April 15, 2003
CAMPOBELLO- 80 died March 7, 2001 at the Campobello Lodge Nursing Home. She was born in New Mills, NB, September 16, 1920, the daughter of Clement and Eulalia Lapointe, one of twenty-one children.
She married Daniel Mitchell in 1939 and moved to Campobello, where she resided until her death.
A homemaker, she was happiest when caring for her family. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Those who knew her will always remember her good nature and willingness to help others.
Survivors include one daughter Rilda Kierstead of Campobello; two sons, Wellington and his wife Eva of Campobello, Phillip Mitchell and his wife Lillian of Pierre Fonds , Quebec; one sister Evangeline Bertin of Coburg, Ont., Three sisters in law Lelia Quigley, Vivian Mitchell, Lucy Mitchell all of Campobello; Six Grandchildren: Carla Zelinski, Stephanie Mitchell, Christopher Marshall, Kim Mitchell, Terri Breton, Kelly Kierstead , six great grandchildren: Alex, Liam, Betty, Lily, Ashley, Georgia, Several nieces and nephews.
Her husband, Daniel; a son James; a granddaughter Michelle; and several brothers and sisters predeceased her.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Timothy’s Roman Catholic Church, Campobello with Fr. Richard Lembo officiating. Internment followed at St. Timothy’s Church Cemetery.
Lorena Harriet (Matthews) Mitchell Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added November 15, 2003
The death of Lorena Harriett Mitchell of Wilson's Beach, New Brunswick occurred at the Charlotte County Hospital on August 21, 2003.
Born in Campobello, New Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Goodeill) Matthews. Predeceased by one sister, Elva Matthews. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Mitchell; son, Dana Mitchell (Michelle) of Wilsons Beach, NB; daughter, Michelle Mitchell of Lubec, Maine; brothers, Harley and Glen Matthews of Campobello; sisters, Edna Buchanan (Neil) of Second Falls, NB and Eloise Mathews (Harvey) of Campobello, NB; grandchildren, Christopher, Travis and Logan Newman, Justin and Emilee Mitchell; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held 2 pm on Sunday August 24, from the United Pentecostal Church, with Rev. Todd Maguire officiating the service. The pallbearers for the service were Robert Matthews, John Brown Lewis Anthony, Bradley Galley, Donald Matheson and Bruce Buchanan.
Interment took place at the Head Harbour Cemetery. For those who wish, donations to a charity of the donors choice would be appreciated.
Source: MacDonald Select Funeral Home Page September 11, 2003.
Sumner Mitchell Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added January 20, 2004
The death of Sumner Mitchell occurred at the Camopbello Lodge Nursing Home on November 15, 2003. Born in Campobello NB, he was the son of the late John James Cleveland and Georgie (Harvey) Mitchell. Predeceased by his parents; brother Melvin Mitchell. Survived by three sisters; Margaret Sprague; Mary Lank; Katherine Anthony all of Campobello NB; brother; Robert (Shirley) Mitchell of Camopbello NB; several nieces and nephews; several grand neices and grand nephews.
Visitation took place at Wilsons Beach Baptist Church. The funeral will be held 2pm on Tuesday from the Church, with Rev. Jerry VanderVeen officiating. Interment will take place at Wilsons Beach Cemetery. For those who wish, donations to Wilsons Beach Baptist Church, or to a charity of the donors choice would be appreciated.
MacDonald Select Community Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen in care of arrangements.
Posted November 16, 2003 Funeral Home Page
Glenn A. Mitchell Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added January 20, 2004
The death of Glenn A. Mitchell of Campobello, New Brunswick occured at the Down East Community Hospital, Machias, Maine, on December 5, 2003.
Born in Campobello, New Brunswick he was the son of the late Walter and Alice (Corey) Mitchell. Predeceased by his wife Lorena (Matthews) Mitchell. He is survived by son, Dana Mitchell (Michelle) of Wilsons Beach, NB; daughter, Michelle Mitchell of Lubec, Maine; sisters, Lois (Neil) Calder of Campobello, NB and Lillian (Phillip) Fitzgerald of Connecticut; grandchildren, Christopher, Travis and Logan Newman, Justin and Emilee Mitchell; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held 2 pm on Sunday December 7, 2003, from the United Pentecostal Church, Wilsons Beach with Rev. Todd MaGuire officiating. Pallbearers were Raymond Brown, Ralph Brown, Buddy Mitchell, Craig Mitchell, Lewis Anthony, Mitchell Chute and Terrance Preston.
Interment took place at the Head Harbour Cemetery. For those who wish, donations to a charity of the donors choice would be appreciated. MacDonald Select Community Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen in care of arrangements.
Source: MacDonald Select Funeral Home Web Page
Allen C. "Skipper" Mitchell Submitted by Glenna Parker Added May 15, 2004
LUBEC- Allen C. “Skipper” Mitchell, 39, died unexpectedly April 20, 1983. He was born in Batley Yorkshire, England, Jan. 12, 1944, the son of Woodrow and Eileen (Hudson) Trecartin.
He was employed until 1975 by the Light and Water Co. of Lubec. He was a Navy veteran serving aboard ship, based from Kittery and New York. He was a member of St. Anne’s Anglican Church of Welshpool, Campobello, N.B. He was a member of the administrative board of the West Lubec United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Lingley) Mitchell of Lubec; his stepfather, William Trecartin of Grand Manan, N.B.; one brother, Victor G. Mitchell of Key West, Fla.; one step-brother, Dale Trecartin of Halifax, N.S.; one stepsister, Brenda (Trecartin) Newman of St. John, N.B.; one aunt, Alice Taylor of Batley Yorkshire, England; one uncle, Gerald Mitchell of Welshpool, Campobello; several cousins.
Friends may call at his residence, all day Friday and on Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the West Lubec United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bill Wilson officiating. Interment will be in Dennysville Cemetery.
Source: Saint Croix Courier Published Date Unknown
David H. Mitchell Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added November 15,, 2004
MITCHELL, DAVID H. - Mitchell, David H. of Waterville, New Brunswick, Carleton County at his home on Wednesday, May 19, 2004.
Survived by his wife Winifred Mitchell Daughter Norma G. McKenzie; sons Stephen D. (Teresa) Mitchell and Gordon A. (Susan) Mitchell. Brothers Neol and Robert Mitchell Four Grandchildren and One Great Grandchild.
Resting at The Culberson Funeral Home 188 Connell Street, Woodstock, New Brunswick (506-325 -1130) with visitation on Friday, May 21, 2004 from 7-9 pm. Memorial Service to be held on Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 2:00 PM from The Culberson Funeral Chapel . Rev. Matthew Little officiating.
Following the service in Woodstock the remains will be taken to North Road Baptist Church Campobello Island, New Brunswick for a funeral service to be held on Monday, May 24, 2004 at 2:00 PM. Interment to follow at North Road Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation at the church on Monday from 1:00 PM until time of Funeral. In lieu of flowers donations to the Fisher's of Men Ministries would be appreciated by the family.
Source: New Brunswick Paper (not sure which one) published on line May 20, 2004
Arthur E. Mitchell Submitted by Glenna Parker Added September 15, 2005
ARTHUR E. MITCHELL - CALAIS- March 22- Arthur E. Mitchell, 76, died Monday evening at a Montreal hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Welch Pool, Campobello, N.B., May 8, 1883 the son of Silas and Esther (Calder) Mitchell.
He was a communicant of St. Anne's Anglican Chruch of Welch Pool. He is survived by his wife, Ida (Calder) Mitchell; three sons, Dr. Hazen Mitchell of Calais, Lawrence Mitchell of Montreal, and Capt. Carleton Mitchell, U.S. Army, now stationed in Georgia; three sisters, Mrs. Sadie Pike of Lubec, Mrs. Grace Fleming of Dalbeau, Quebec, Mrs. Olive MacGowan of Fredericton Junction, N.B.; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock (AST) from the St. Anne's Anglican Church at Welch Pool with the Rev. N. P. Fairweather officiating. Interment will be in St. Anne's Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence at Welch Pool after Thursday morning.
Source of paper Unknown
Gertrude Evelyn (Johnston) Mitchell Submitted by Glenna Parker Added September 15, 2005
MITCHELL – At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, on August 9, 1992, Gertrude Evelyn (Johnston) Mitchell of Campobello, widow of Winston Mitchell. Survived by two sons, Peter of Florida, Richard of Tennessee; four grandchildren, Adam, Vicki, Rhonda and Colt; two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Gavin; nieces and nephews. Resting at Saint Anne’s, Welshpool, Campobello from where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 13, 1992 at 1 p.m. Interment in Saint Anne’s Cemetary.
Source: Vital Statistics – Daily Gleaner, August 1992
Kenneth Ross Mitchell Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added January 2006
Source: St. Croix Courier On Line Obits December, 2005
MITCHELL, Kenneth Ross - The death of Kenneth Ross Mitchell, of Campobello, N.B., occurred at his residence on Nov. 27, 2005. Born in St. Stephen, N.B., he was the son of Stanley (Mary) Mitchell of Wilson’s Beach, Campobello, and Betty Cline of Lord’s Cove, Deer Island, N.B.
Survived by his parents; son, Hunter Drake, of St. Stephen, N.B.; step-son, Nicholas Brownrigg, of St. Stephen, N.B.; sister, Lisa (Scott) Henderson, of Campobello, N.B.; brother, Bradley Mitchell, of Campobello, N.B.; one niece and one nephew.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Interment will take place in the North Road Baptist Cemetery.
For those who wish, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
MacDonald Select Community Funeral Home, 20
Marks Street, St. Stephen, in care of arrangements.
Rheta Almeda Mitchell Submitted by June Ferguson Added January 2007
Rheta Almeda Mitchell The death of Rheta Almeda Mitchell of Welshpool, Campobello, New Brunswick occurred at the Charlotte County Hospital on September 12, 2006. Born in Campobello, New Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Alice (Lank) Brown. Predeceased by husband LeRoy Mitchell and two brothers, Chesley and Elwin Brown.
She is survived by her husband, Howard Dobbie; daughter, Joanne (David) Savage of Quispamsis; son, Brian (Sheila) Mitchell of Hartland; sisters, Madelyn (Vaughn) Perkins of Baileyville, Maine and Gwendolyn (Clinton) Galley of Saint John; brother, Thomas C. (Nancy) Brown of Campobello; 4 grandsons, 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 2 pm Saturday, September 23, 2006 at the St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery Welshpool, New Brunswick with Rev. Charles Smart officiating.
For those who wish, donations to New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation, or to a charity of the donors choice would be appreciated. MacDonald Select Community Funeral Home, (www.macdonaldfh.com) 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen in care of arrangements.
Source: Funeral Home Web Page
Hazen C. Mitchell Submitted by June Ferguson Added January 2007
From the Donald Frost Collection. (Donald Frost donated a collection of obituaries that he had saved, to the Calais Free Library.)
Dr. Hazen C. Mitchell
Calais - Dr. Hazen Calder Mitchell, 72, died
Jan. 25, 1983, at a Bangor hospital. He was born on
Campobello Island, N.B., Nov 25, 1910, the son of Arthur and Ida
(Calder) Mitchell.
He was a Royal Canadian Air Force veteran, having served in the medical corp. during World War II, a graduate of New Brunswick Teacher's College of Fredericton and taught school in St. Andrews, N.B. He attended Mount Allison University of Sackville, N.B. graduating with a Bachelors of Arts Degree, and was a graduate of Dalhousie University Medical School of Halifax. In his early years of medicine, he practiced in Glace Bay, N.S., and Harvey Station, N.B., before coming to Calais in 1946, where he engaged in general practice and surgery.
Dr. Mitchell was a member of the Fellowship of the international College of Surgeons and former chief of staff of the Calais Regional Hospital and past president of the Midical Association. He was a member of both the Maine and the New Brunswick Medical Societies, having practiced in Charlotte and Washington Counties.
He was a member of the Canadian Medical Association and American Medical Association. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, past president of the St. Croix Country Club, past president of the Calais Rotary Club and current vice president of the Maritime Seniors Golf Association.
He is survived by his wife, Katrine (Young) Mitchell of Calais; two sons, Geoffrey of Lowell, Mass., and John of Calais; one daughter, Deborah Mitchell of Nashua, N.H.; two brothers, Lawrence of Montreal and Carl of Columbus, Ga.; five grandchildren, Geoffrey Paul and Andrea Lynn, both of Lowell, Mass., David John, Carolyn Ann and Geoffrey Hazen, all of Calais.
Friends may call at the Scott-Wilson Funeral Home 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at St. Ann's Episcopal Church, Calais, with the Rev. Christopher Chornyak officiating. Burial will be in Brockway, N.B.Friends who wish may make contributions to the charity of their choice.
Leonard S. Mitchell Submitted by Heather Waddingham
BRENTWOOD - Leonard S. Mitchell, 83, of Exeter died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, in the Rockingham County Nursing Home.
He was born May 18, 1922, in Campobello, New Brunswick, Canada, son of the late William and Flossie (Newman) Mitchell.
He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria (Marcy) Mitchell, of Brentwood; two daughters, Sandra L. Beers of Nottingham and Beth M. Swanson of Fremont; a son, Thomas D. Mitchell, of Exeter; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were by the Cremation Society of New Hampshire.
Source: Leonard S. Mitchell - Portsmouth Herald (Mar/19/2006)
Lucy (Homer) Mitchell Submitted by June Ferguson Added December 2007
1913-2007 MITCHELL, LUCY … At the Charlotte County Hospital , St. Stephen, NB on Saturday, September 29th, 2007; Lucy (Homer) Mitchell, wife of the late Thaddeus Mitchell of Welshpool, Campobello, NB. Born in Jacket River, NB she is the daughter of the late John & Gertrude Homer. Lucy was a very active and much loved member of Wilsons’ Beach Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son William (Sally) of Fredericton and daughter Betty MacDonald (Drummond) of Barrie , Ontario, brothers John Homer of Ontario and Arthur of Dalhousie, NB, 5 grandchildren Jennifer Mitchell, Shelley, Dwayne, Byron and Kimberly MacDonald and 2 great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Lucy was predeceased by 4 sisters, Sylvia, Mabel, Winnifred and Elsie.
Resting at Wilsons’ Beach Baptist Church , Campobello, NB from where the visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 from 10:00 a.m.until 12:00 noon. The funeral service will be at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow in Old Wilsons Beach Cemetery. Donations to the charity of the donors’ choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, NB (506-466- 3110). Online condolences may be placed at www.humphreysfh.com
Josephine Mitchell Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added February 2008
Campobello - Sympathy is extended to the nieces and nephews of Miss Josephine Mitchell who passed away at Charlotte County Hospital, Monday July 6 1970 after a short illness.
Josephine, Aunt Jo, who was in her 90th year, was much loved by all who knew her. She lived all her life on Campobello until a few years ago when circumstances made it necessary for her to make her home at Lilac Cottage in St. Andrews.
Funeral services were held at the North Road Baptist Church with Rev. Eugene Chandler officiating. Internment was at the Anglican Cemetery in Welshpool.
Source: The Quoddy Tides July 24 1970 page 17
Erlon Mitchell Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added February 2008
Sympathy is extended to the parents and aunts of Erlon Mitchell, whose untimely death saddended the community.
Source: The Quoddy Tides August 14, 1970 page 17
Gerald Mowatt Mitchell Submitted by June Ferguson Added April 2008
1925-2007
MITCHELL, GERALD M. …At the Charlotte County Hospital on Sunday, August 26th, 2007, Gerald Mowatt Mitchell, husband of the late Helen Jane (McCoomb) Mitchell of Welshpool, Campobello, NB. Born in St. Andrews, NB he is the son of the late Cleveland and Anna (Tyni) Mitchell.
A veteran of World War 2 Gerald enlisted in Montreal in 1943 and served with the Canadian Armed Forces as a trooper with the 17th Duke of York Royal Canadian Hussars.Gerald returned to the family home on Campobello Island in 1981. In the subsequent years he remained a vibrant and active member of many local service organizations, as well as a member of St. Anne’s.
Gerald is survived by 2 sons Ian S. (Michelle) of Chicago, Illinois, and David W. (Theresa) of Toronto, Ontario, 2 grandchildren Kyle and Stephen, cousins, nieces and nephews.Gerald was predeaceased by wife Jane and one brother Woodrow.
Resting at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Campobello, NB from where the visitation will be held on Saturday, September 1st, 2007 from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon. The funeral service will be held in the church that afternoon at 2:00 pm, followed by a brief light reception. A Tribute to a Veteran will also be conducted during that service. Cremation will take place followed by an interment of ashes in St. Stephen Rural Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to the NB Lung Association.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of MacDonald Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, NB, (506 … 466 … 3110). Condolences may be placed or this notice viewed at www.macdonaldfh.com
Eugene Mitchell Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added 2009
Source: Telegraph-Journal - March 19, 2009
MITCHELL, EUGENE E. - It is with great sadness that we announce
the passing of Eugene E. Mitchell at the Calais
Regional Hospital on March 17, 2009 at the age of 87. He was born
in Campobello and lived all his life in the USA where he had a
long career with Ford Motor Company. He is survived by his
beloved companion Joey Wright of Letang, daughter Carol of
California, son William of Colorado and a sister Caroline Daneau
of Indiana. Gene is predeceased by his wife Jean, his parents and
one brother Lennie. At Gene's request there will be no visitation
and there will be a grave side service at a later date. In memory
of Gene a donation may be made to the St. George Presbyterian
Kirk, 180 Brunswick St., St George, N. B. E5C 3S2, or Charity of
your choice. Arrangements are in the care of Sunbury Funeral
Home, Central Blissville, NB (368-2413). www.internetobits.com
* Eugene was the son of William Mitchell and Flossie Newman
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