Mary Mitchell

1936 - 2015

May 19, 1936 – May 5, 2015
Many friends and students of Mary Mitchell are saddened at her death. Survived by; Mary's sons in Christ, Elvis Comegan (Christine) and Jose Castillo (Lisette) and grandchildren Amanda Comegan, Bethany Comegan and Michelle Castillo and her cousins. Predeceased by her parents; Louise Coveney Mitchell and Lebert Worshop Mitchell and by daughter in Christ, Elaine Comegan, Feb. 17, 2010. Mary was an educator who began her career in the Ontario public system and went on to teach in northern Quebec; at Confederation College, Lakehead University and Mid Canada Bible College (Thunder Bay); and at Marmara University (Turkey). She worked as a classroom consultant and Native Language Coordinator with the Department of Indian Affairs, and helped establish the diploma program in Native Language Instruction at Lakehead University. Mary was very deeply involved in establishing a theological teaching program in Turkey, a project that was very dear to her heart. Mary had a dream of establishing a "First and All Nations" Learning Centre in the North End of Winnipeg. Toward that end, she put a great deal of time and energy into teaching Bible classes. She also served at Bethlehem Aboriginal Fellowship in Winnipeg. Mary was an earnest and ever-creative teacher who delighted in seeing her students come to maturity and personal growth. Mary's ministry went beyond the classroom. Her home was always open to those who wished to drop in for tea, talk and prayer. Memorial service for Mary Mitchell will be held on Monday, June 1, 2015, 1:30 p.m. at Ft. William Baptist Church, 1800 Moodie St. E., Thunder Bay, Ontario.