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Douglas Mitchell

1930-2016

Douglas Mitchell

GALLOWAY, NB – Douglas Mitchell, age 86, of Galloway passed away peacefully at the Rexton Lions Nursing Home on Thursday, September 1, 2016.  Born in Galloway, he was the son of the late Walter Mitchell and late Essie (Walsh) Mitchell.  Before retiring, Douglas was employed as a school bus driver for many years.  He was the past president of the Galloway Cemetery. 

Douglas will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Carolyn Mitchell of Galloway; three daughters, Deborah Lewis (Harold) of Sussex, Donna Savage (Howard) of Calgary, Lisa Mitchell of Moncton; four sons, Beverley Mitchell (Christine) of MASS, Garth Mitchell (Chantal Melanson) of Moncton, Keith Mitchell (Chay McCallum), Kevin Mitchell (Lisa) both of Calgary and thirteen grandchildren. 

He is also survived by three sisters, Grace Mitchell, Faye Mitton (John) both of Moncton, Laveran Powers (Brian) of Riverview; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Mitchell of Galloway, Rita Mitchell of Bryant’s Corner; three brothers, Leonard (Margaret) of Galloway, Wilbert (Miriam) of Alberta, Terry (Carolyn) of Alberta and many nieces and nephews. 

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, infant Claude, Kenneth and Lloyd. 

Visitation will be held at Thompson’s Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.  A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 2:00 at the Victory Baptist Church in Rexton and officiated by the Reverend Cecil Symes.  Donations made to the Galloway Cemetery Fund or the Rexton Lions Nursing Home would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements are in care of Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252).

Service Date
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Service Time
2:00 pm
Service Location
Victory Baptist Church, Rexton

Visitation
Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Visitation Location
Thompson's Funeral Home, Richibucto