I had a lovely conversation with Don a few months ago the night before a very serious operation. Don was pretty sure he wouldn't survive the operation. I called again a week later and got no response. Don's family probably Judy informed Rick Nickerson that Don passed away last week. Rick lived across the street from Don and they had been friends since elementary school or maybe even before. Rick and Don have told me stories of their adventures on my family's property that connected with Rick's property. Don and I talked for a half an hour sharing stories. Don had a wonderful life and family and loved living on a river in Virginia.
Oh no! So sad to hear. A friend and close neighbor growing up and a fellow vocal music enthusiast to say the least. What a beautiful tenor voice! Don went to St Olaf College and sang in their world famous choir He did Jim Lewis and Jane Hilton proud. Condolences to his wife and family.
Just in case you didn't click on the link for the Obituary for Donald Raymond Mitchell
Donald Raymond Mitchell, 75, of Hayes, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Don was born June 19, 1946, in New York. He was adopted and lovingly raised by Raymond and Lillian Mitchell. He grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut, and attended New Canaan High School. He continued his education at St. Olaf College in Minnesota and sang in the prestigious St. Olaf Choir. He enlisted in the Marines and served in the Vietnam War. He was a contract specialist for the National Science Foundation, where he met his wife of 46 years, Judy Mitchell. Some highlights of Don's time at NSF were: traveling to Antarctica for 6 weeks and working on the beginning stages of the Internet. Don and Judy had 3 awesome children and raised them in Dunn Loring, Virginia. Upon retirement, Donald and Judy moved to Hayes and enjoyed their dogs (Molly and Jack), land, "Rivah" view, and pool on Creekside Lane. Donald was an avid reader and volunteered for political groups and NARFE. Don is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Walter Mitchell, and mother, Lillian Wollgren Mitchell. He is survived and missed by his wife, Judy; 2 daughters and their spouses, Lara and Curran Runz, Mary and Kyle Moxley; son, Britt Raymond Mitchell; and 4 grandchildren, Lauren and Lillian Runz, Charles and Brooks Moxley. A memorial service will be held at Hogg Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 11:00 am. In his memory, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice or the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society at P.O. Box 385, Gloucester, VA 23061. Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mary Dixon
I had a lovely conversation with Don a few months ago the night before a very serious operation. Don was pretty sure he wouldn't survive the operation. I called again a week later and got no response. Don's family probably Judy informed Rick Nickerson that Don passed away last week. Rick lived across the street from Don and they had been friends since elementary school or maybe even before. Rick and Don have told me stories of their adventures on my family's property that connected with Rick's property. Don and I talked for a half an hour sharing stories. Don had a wonderful life and family and loved living on a river in Virginia.
Mary Dixon
Condolences to Judy Mitchell 20540 Falcons Landing Circle # 4203 Potomac Falls,VA 20165
Jonathan Ross
Oh no! So sad to hear. A friend and close neighbor growing up and a fellow vocal music enthusiast to say the least. What a beautiful tenor voice! Don went to St Olaf College and sang in their world famous choir He did Jim Lewis and Jane Hilton proud. Condolences to his wife and family.
Mary Dixon
Just in case you didn't click on the link for the Obituary for Donald Raymond Mitchell
Donald Raymond Mitchell, 75, of Hayes, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Don was born June 19, 1946, in New York. He was adopted and lovingly raised by Raymond and Lillian Mitchell. He grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut, and attended New Canaan High School. He continued his education at St. Olaf College in Minnesota and sang in the prestigious St. Olaf Choir. He enlisted in the Marines and served in the Vietnam War. He was a contract specialist for the National Science Foundation, where he met his wife of 46 years, Judy Mitchell. Some highlights of Don's time at NSF were: traveling to Antarctica for 6 weeks and working on the beginning stages of the Internet. Don and Judy had 3 awesome children and raised them in Dunn Loring, Virginia. Upon retirement, Donald and Judy moved to Hayes and enjoyed their dogs (Molly and Jack), land, "Rivah" view, and pool on Creekside Lane. Donald was an avid reader and volunteered for political groups and NARFE. Don is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Walter Mitchell, and mother, Lillian Wollgren Mitchell. He is survived and missed by his wife, Judy; 2 daughters and their spouses, Lara and Curran Runz, Mary and Kyle Moxley; son, Britt Raymond Mitchell; and 4 grandchildren, Lauren and Lillian Runz, Charles and Brooks Moxley. A memorial service will be held at Hogg Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 11:00 am. In his memory, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice or the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society at P.O. Box 385, Gloucester, VA 23061. Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home & Crematory.