MITCHELL, Barbara Jean “Barb” – 60, Bible Hill, formerly of Kemptown, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Jean (Douglas) Johnson. She had a love for life, family, friends and work. Barb is survived by her partner, Ron Acheson; son, John Mitchell; daughter, Melissa Mitchell; John and Melissa’s father, John Mitchell; step-daughters, Alyssia Lee, Kelsey Lee; brothers, Doug (Ann) Johnson, Wayne (Sheila) Johnson, Ian (Carolyn) Johnson, Larry Johnson; sisters, Bev McNutt, Heather (Glen) Scott; many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Brian Johnson; sisters, Gertrude (Henry) Hingley, Dawn MacKay; brother-in-law, Donald McNutt. Special thanks are extended to the staff of E Wing and Heart and Stroke Unit at Colchester East Hants Health Centre for their wonderful care. Interment will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Barb’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com