Randall Mitchell

Randall Norman Mitchell, 53 of Bella Phillip passed away peacefully at his residence with his love Malyn and his trusted dog Bob by his side. Randy was born February 08, 1971, in Saint-John NB, and passed away July 21, 2024. Randall was loving known as Randy, Crandall and to his Indigenous family he was known as White Buffalo. 

Randy was predeceased by both his father, Randy Mitchell SR., and his mother Patricia Anne Roberts (Bryson, Buff), as well as his maternal and paternal grandparents, and his Uncle Steve. 

Randy is survived by his partner Malyn, as well as his six children, Dakota Jack, Dakota Kingsley, Alberta Pascal, Randy Mitchell JR, Miranda Mitchell, and Rhea McKinnon, he is also survived by his six grandchildren, Phoenix, Jacob, Jade, Reign, Sage, and Scarlet as well as his great niece Jade. Randy also leaves behind his lil sister Stacey and his cherished niece Chelsey. Randy loved all his children and was a proud father. Randy leaves behind several aunts and uncles and cousins on both his paternal and maternal side that love him and will miss him dearly. Randy was particularly close to his cousin Heidi with whom he shared a special bond.

At the age of 5 Randy moved out west to Alberta with his Aunt Donna and Uncle Steve who raised him for much of his life. In 1993 Randy’s travels brought him to Mount Currie and the Lil’wat nation, where he fell in love with the land and the people and made it his home. Randy was a modern-day Grizzly Adams who lived off the land, he lived a simple life and found peace when he was in the bush or hunting and fishing. While Randy lived on the Lil’wat Nation, he immersed himself in the culture and, with the help of his good friend Farmer, Linda Dan and Ferg, Randy taught himself to speak the native language, and we have been told, he did so better than some of the locals. 

Randy was a dedicated painter, both residentially and commercially, Randy put his heart and soul into his career. 

Randy recently returned to New Brunswick where here found happiness with his love Malyn, and her large family as well as reconnected with his paternal family. Randy was proud of the life he was building for his children. 

Randy was a kind soul who was renowned for his generosity and was always the first one to help those in need.  He made this world a better place and he will be loving missed by all who knew him. 

There will be no visitation or funeral service.  A private ceremony will be held In Vernon BC, on August 02nd, in addition a celebration of Randy’s life will happen both in NB and on the Lil’Wat nation at a later date.