Obituary for Albert Mitchell
In loving memory of Albert Mitchell,
Age 98 years,
born in Union Island, St Vincent
passed away on April 22, 2023, in Winnipeg Manitoba
Albert was born to Christiana Saxon and Hazel Mitchell.
He passed away peacefully at his home on April 22, 2023.
He is predeceased by wife Thelma Prescott, wife Cynthia Downes Mitchell and Sylvia Roberts.
He is survived by his two children Michael Downes-Mitchell (Thomasena) and daughter, Shelley Norea (Andy) and grandkids Caelan, Siobhan and Cuelyn.
He is also survived by sister Christine Morgan and niece Meldron Evelyn (Bunny) and sister-in-law, Jessica Downes. Lifetime friend Eileen Thomas.
He was predeceased by his siblings Rupert, Laurie, Austin, Herman, Hollis, John and sister-in-law Lucille Steele.
He leaves to mourn numerous family members in Canada, USA, Trinidad and Union Island.
Albert worked as a type setter at Yule’s Printery in Trinidad and a few other positions through the years, his last job being at Melrose Coffee in Winnipeg where he retired as a Supervisor. He had an excellent work ethic and rarely missed work.
Albert was an avid card player and was a member of the Manitoba All fours association and played on the Genesis team. He won many awards and received numerous accolades. He loved to cook and bake and enjoyed gardening. He also enjoyed his sports being an avid Blue Jays fan and Boston Red Sox as well. Loved to watch the news and to keep up on the happenings in the US. He previously lived in New York and Montreal for several years before settling in Winnipeg.
Although not too religious, Albert loved to tune in to the Sunday services on television and had a genuine respect for the Lord. Albert was kind and gentle, very generous and would put others before himself, ready to lend a hand.
He has truly been a blessing to his family and friends, and he will be greatly missed.
Special thanks to the Homecare team that took great care of him over the past 4 years.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 11:00 am with viewing at 10:30 am at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue.
This service will be livestreamed on Albert Mitchell’s Memorial page at www.neilbardalfuneralhome.com.
Age 98 years,
born in Union Island, St Vincent
passed away on April 22, 2023, in Winnipeg Manitoba
Albert was born to Christiana Saxon and Hazel Mitchell.
He passed away peacefully at his home on April 22, 2023.
He is predeceased by wife Thelma Prescott, wife Cynthia Downes Mitchell and Sylvia Roberts.
He is survived by his two children Michael Downes-Mitchell (Thomasena) and daughter, Shelley Norea (Andy) and grandkids Caelan, Siobhan and Cuelyn.
He is also survived by sister Christine Morgan and niece Meldron Evelyn (Bunny) and sister-in-law, Jessica Downes. Lifetime friend Eileen Thomas.
He was predeceased by his siblings Rupert, Laurie, Austin, Herman, Hollis, John and sister-in-law Lucille Steele.
He leaves to mourn numerous family members in Canada, USA, Trinidad and Union Island.
Albert worked as a type setter at Yule’s Printery in Trinidad and a few other positions through the years, his last job being at Melrose Coffee in Winnipeg where he retired as a Supervisor. He had an excellent work ethic and rarely missed work.
Albert was an avid card player and was a member of the Manitoba All fours association and played on the Genesis team. He won many awards and received numerous accolades. He loved to cook and bake and enjoyed gardening. He also enjoyed his sports being an avid Blue Jays fan and Boston Red Sox as well. Loved to watch the news and to keep up on the happenings in the US. He previously lived in New York and Montreal for several years before settling in Winnipeg.
Although not too religious, Albert loved to tune in to the Sunday services on television and had a genuine respect for the Lord. Albert was kind and gentle, very generous and would put others before himself, ready to lend a hand.
He has truly been a blessing to his family and friends, and he will be greatly missed.
Special thanks to the Homecare team that took great care of him over the past 4 years.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 11:00 am with viewing at 10:30 am at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue.
This service will be livestreamed on Albert Mitchell’s Memorial page at www.neilbardalfuneralhome.com.