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A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project
In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
MITCHELL, Frederick George - Frederick George Mitchell of North Tryon, 79, died peacefully at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Saturday October 25, 2003. Beloved husband of the late Mildred "Toots" (nee LeFurgey). He was a dear father of George (Heather), North Tryon, Joanne (Wayne) Carruthers, Kingston, ON, Billy (Barb), Warren Grove. Beloved grandfather of Leslie (Herm) Pascoal, Bradley (Diane) Carruthers, David (Lisa) Carruthers, MeIanie, Michael, Matthew, Braylee and Jake Mitchell, Jamie (Sabrina) Webster, Greg Webster and also five great grandchildren. Also survived by brother, Harry of Moncton; sister, Margaret Mitchell, Borden; sisters-in-law, Bea (Gordon) MacFarlane, Summerside; Helen Dawson, Brantford, ON, and friend, Alice Gaudet of Bordon. Resting at the Dawson Funeral Home, Crapaud, P.E.I. from where funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment in Argyle Shore Cemetery. Visiting hours are Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. The Borden Legion #10 will be holding a service of remembrance at the funeral home Monday evening at 6:45 pm. If so desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of choice would be appreciated.
MITCHELL, Frederick George (Fred) - was born in Moncton, NB on January 10, 1924, son of George Mitchell and Isabelle MacMillan, step-son of William Campbell. Fred joined the Navy in April 1943 at the age of nineteen and served overseas during World War II. He married Mildred Shirley “Toots” LeFurgey on June 14, 1947. Fred and Mildred lived in Moncton and moved to North Tryon in 1952, where they raised three children: George, Joanne and William. Fred spent most of his career behind the wheel of a vehicle, until he accepted a position with the Department of Highways as a scale operator at Borden, PEI. Fred passed away on October 25, 2003.
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For Posterity's Sake 
