It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of
Ernest J. Mitchell of Oromocto, NB and formerly of Argyle, Guysborough
County, who passed away on January 3, 2022 at the Dr.
Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton, NB. He was born in Antigonish,
in 1929, a son of the late Roland and Hilda (Smith) Mitchell.
From a young age Ernest developed a sense of pride
and hard work ethics. In his early years he held various positions of
work in the mines of Ontario, shoveling coal on the boats of the Great
Lakes, and pipe fitting under Niagara Falls. It was here in Ontario
that he married Mary and started their family. They moved to Alberta
and began raising their children. Ernest supported his family by
driving for a propane company in Strathmore and eventually made their
way back to his roots in Nova Scotia and their family grew. He began
pipe fitting on the construction of the Heavy Water Plant in Glace
Bay, Nova Scotia and eventually took a job with Stora Forest
Industries as a heavy equipment operator where he retired after 20
years. He was a caring and loving son, brother, father, husband,
neighbor and friend. In everything he did, his attention to detail and
perfectionism was infectious. A wonderful quality his children will
carry with them.
In 1998, Ernest married
Carol Elizabeth. A caring and loving woman whom he was able to enjoy
the latter part of his life with. They were inseparable and shared a
very special loving bond.
Ernest was a master at being
kind, gentle, honest, quiet and strong. He was someone to admire,
follow, and respect, someone to be proud of and someone to brag about.
His entire life was accomplished yet he carried himself so humbly. His
kind and gentle manner will be remembered by all who had the pleasure
of knowing him. He was a true gentleman.
He
is survived by his wife, Carol (Mahoney) Mitchell; his children, Blake
Mitchell, Prince Albert, SK; Gary Mitchell (Cheryl), London, ON; Cece
Mitchell, Prince Albert, SK; Margie MacPherson (Lloyd), Stormont;
Deborah Anderson (Dean), Dartmouth; and Donna-Lynn
Provost (Chris), Sherbrooke; step children, Derek Maling (Jennifer),
Lincoln, NB; Chris MacLellan (Nancy), Valleyview, AB and Craig
MacLellan, Greenwood; several grandchildren, nieces and
nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by
his first wife, Mary Mitchell and siblings Jenny, Ralph and Francis.
Funeral service will take place at a later
date in Nova Scotia.
Memories– let
them fill your mind, warm your heart, and lead you through.
Arrangements by Flewelling Funeral Home, Nackawic,
NB. www.flewellingswan.com