MITCHELL, C. DOUGLAS - The death of Claude Douglas Mitchell, husband of the late Margaret (Harley) Mitchell, occurred at the Ridgewood Veteran’s Hospital on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Born at L’Etete, NB, on May 2, 1924, he was a son of the late Claude M. and Hilda (Tucker) Mitchell. Doug was a Veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy, serving abroad H.M.C.S. Oshawa. He was employed at Ford Motor Co., London Life Insurance and the Canadian Corps of Commissioners. Doug was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, and a parishioner of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Doug is survived by daughters; Lynn (Daniel) Sweeney of Sundown, NH, and Judith (Mitchell) Kostoulaskos of Merrimac, MA, son; Douglas F. of Saint John, six grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters, Ruth (the late Percy) Chamberlain, Madeline (the late Stewart) McLaren, sister-in-law; Bonnie Harley, and brother-in-law; Kevin (Ann) Harley. Doug was predeceased by one brother and four sisters. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the Nurses and Staff of Ridgewood for the excellent care provided for Doug.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo Street, Saint John (634-1965). Following cremation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, at a later date. Remembrances may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. www.fitzpatrickfh.com