WILMINGTON — George Leo Mitchell, 96, formerly of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, at The Commons at Brightmore. He was born Feb. 12, 1922, to the late George C. Mitchell and Elizabeth Mohan Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and honorably served during World War II. He retired from Fitchburg Paper Company after 30 years. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed the Patriots and Red Sox, and most of all, loved his family. Over the years, he and his wife traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad. After retirement, they escaped the cold winters and were Florida snowbirds for more than 20 years.
George is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Lorraine Poirier Mitchell. He also leaves his son, Wayne Mitchell, and his wife, Diane, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and daughter, Lisa Shumway, and her husband, Daniel, of Leland.
He enjoyed spending time with his four grandchildren, Kathryn Pyle, and her husband, Brian, of Dobbs Ferry, New York, Bethany Mitchell of Franklin, Massachusetts, Laura Veling, and her husband, Ian, of Garner; and Ryan Shumway of Manchester, New Hampshire. In addition, he had been blessed with seven great-grandchildren, Liam and Sylvie Pyle, Elise and Benjamin Plante, and Camden, Linden and Hayden Veling.
George was preceded in death by his brothers, Hugh, Lawrence and Joseph; and sisters, Mary, Gertrude and Mildred. He also leaves behind many loved nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 19, at Wilmington Funeral and Cremation, 1535 41st St., Wilmington. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
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