Mitchell, Minerva Elizabeth, 82, of Debert, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 15, 2016, at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre Truro. Born in Central New Annan, she was a daughter of the late Wilfrid and Elizabeth (Moore) Swan. She was a former school teacher in her younger years. Later she owned and operated Minerva’s Ceramics where she also taught ceramics. She loved flowers, gardening, and doing her puzzles while watching the birds. Minerva enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren, whom she adored, and spending time with her family. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her son, Allen (Sylvia) Mitchell, Debert; daughter, Ruth (Bob) Patriquin, Great Village; grandchildren, Marie Mitchell (Less Wallace), Melissa Mitchell (Mike Taylor), David Patriquin (Amy Nichols), Dawn Patriquin-Slack (Kyle); great-grandchildren Nathan, Hannah, Aidan, Samantha, Liam, Logan, Erica, William; sisters-in-law, Jean Mitchell, Debert, Phyllis Mitchell, London, ON; also her two loving cats, Lucy and Lexy. She was predeceased by her husband, George Earnest Mitchell; sisters, Esther in infancy and Violet; brothers, Hugh, Jim, Alex. Visitation will be held 6 ~ 8 pm Wednesday, August 17, and funeral service 2 pm Thursday, August 18, all in the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro, Rev. Morley Bentley officiating with interment to follow in the Mahon Cemetery, Great Village. Donations in memory may be made to the Palliative Care of CEHHC Truro. Private messages of condolence can be sent to the family by viewing Minerva’s obituary and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com