1952 - 2010. Stephen Blair Mitchell of Moncton passed away at the age of 57 at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 after an 8 month battle with leukemia.
Stephen was dearly loved by his wife of 28 years, Giselle (Daigle) and their five children Jenny (Jordan Boudreau), Riverview; Tony, Halifax; Corey, Bagotville, QC; Holly (Denis Cormier), Greater Lakeburn; and Ashley (Chad Matchett), Greater Lakeburn. He is survived by his parents Edwin and Ruth Mitchell of Moncton, by three brothers: Tim (Ivy-Anne), Calgary; Tyler (Gloria), Calgary AB; and Trevor of Moncton. He is also survived by three sisters: Melody (Doug Kaye), PEI; Carol Ann (Jack Melanson), Riverview; and Terri (John Warren), Riverview. He is survived by his in-laws Antoine and Alma Daigle of Dieppe, by several brothers and sisters-in-law: Mariette (Charles Riordon), Greater Lakeburn; Joel Daigle (Caroline Arsenault), Greater Lakeburn; Richard Daigle, Greater Lakeburn; Denise (Kevin McGillis), Calgary; Jean Marc (Angela) Daigle, Greater Lakeburn; Ginette (Ovide Theriault), Greater Lakeburn and several nieces and nephews. Stephen was born in Moncton, NB on November 3, 1952. He joined the military at the age of 16 which he retired from back in 2007 after 38 years of service as a Warrant Officer. He was a very good vehicle technician in the EME branch and also served as a UN Peace Keeper overseas. He felt honoured to have been able to serve his country. Stephen had many other jobs that he loved; he was a volunteer firefighter, he worked for CN, he was a school bus driver for District 2, and last, he worked as a postal worker with his beloved wife Giselle. Stephen adored going on big trips and exploring the World. He loved to go for drives and especially spend time with his family who he cherished and loved very much. Stephen will be remembered as a kind, generous man who always kept his promises. He strived to help others any chance he could and it never went unnoticed. He absolutely loved being surrounded by people and was considered quite the people person. He had a voice that people listened to as he had so much wisdom, logic and ideas to share. He could fix anything with very little tools and he soon was nicknamed our "MacGyver" - always knew what to do in a jam! Visitation will be held at Fair Haven Funeral Home on Monday, June 7th, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 at Hillside Baptist Church, 2290 Mountain Road, Moncton. Donations to The Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice would be deeply appreciated by the family. Stephen will be buried in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens, at a private family service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton (506) 852-3530. The family invites you to sign the online book of condolences at www.fairhavenmemorial.ca