Obituary of Bill Mitchell

MITCHELL BILL - At the Campobello Lodge on Thursday, April 6th, 2017; Burnham “Bill Arthur husband of the late Barbara Phyllis (Webb) Mitchell, of Campobello, NB. Born on Campobello,NB; he is the son of the late Carroll & Lena Mitchell. A resident of Campobello, all of his life Bill was a loving and dedicated father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather; working hard his entire life as a fisherman on the sea; herring and ground fish in order to help Barb in raising their family. Bill was a longtime dedicated member of Wilsons Beach Baptist Church, serving as a deacon for many years. Bill is survived by his children, Stuart (Ellen), Russell “Blake” (Suzanne), Scott (Valerie) all of Campobello, Kevin (Patti- Ann), from Alberta and Gregory (Nancy), Hampton, NB, 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, niece, and several cousins. Bill was predeceased by his sister Pauline Miller. Resting at Wilsons Beach United Baptist Church from where the service will be held on Monday, April 10th, 2017 at 2:00 pm. John Wry officiating. A reception will immediately follow in the church hall. The interment will take place later in the spring at North Road Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church during a time of visitation on Sunday from 2:00 pm … 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm … 9:00 pm at the church. In lieu of flowers donations to the Gideon’s International, Wilsons Beach United Baptist Church or Edith Lank Camp would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, NB E3L 2B2 (506 … 466 … 3110)