Donald Edward Mitchell's Obituary
Donald Edward Mitchell, Sr. age 54, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday August 28, 2009, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE. Mr. Mitchell was currently working for Sherwood Ford of Salisbury, where he had been employed as a sales representative for the past ten years. He was a life member of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company where he was currently serving his third term as president. He was devoted to his grandchildren, enjoyed traveling, bowling and playing golf.
He is survived by his wife Nano Sullivan Mitchell, his mother Shirley Lorraine Shorthose Mitchell, Son Donald Edward "DonDon" Mitchell, Jr. of Rehoboth Beach, DE, Daughter Katherine Catts "Katy" of Rehoboth Beach, DE, brothers Richard C. and Daniel Joseph Mitchell both of Rehoboth Beach, DE, sister Shellie Simmons and husband William of Rehoboth Beach, DE, grandchildren, Morgan, Ashley and Blake Catts of Rehoboth Beach, DE and several nices, nephews, aunts and uncles.
He was predeceased by his father Richard C. "Dick" Mitchell, Sr.
Funeral services with Full Firemans Honors will be at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 2, 2009. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-9 PM. Burial will be at Epworth Methodist Cemetery, Rehoboth Beach, DE.
In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to Rehoboth Beach Vol. Fire Company, Station 2 Capital Campaign, P.O. Box 327, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 or to the Tunnell Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958
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