Dolores Ellen Mitchell Died on September 20, 2010 at the age of 94 in Greenbrae, CA. Born at home to William J. and Ellen F. Waters on November 26, 1915 in San Francisco. She had six brothers and sisters, all of whom predeceased her: Ed (Noakes), Jim (Noakes), Eileen (Harvey), Tom, Rita (Encoyand) and Bill. Dolores attended St. Peter's Elementary and High Schools and was a loyal alumna of these schools. She then attended San Francisco State, where she was an active member of the Sienna Club. After obtaining a teaching credential, she went on to teach for the San Francisco Unified School District until retiring at the age of 65. In May 1939 she married John (Jack) T. Mitchell and enjoyed a happy 56 years of marriage before his death in 1995. They had four children, John T. Mitchell, S.J., Michael J. (Susan) Mitchell, William J. (Candy) Mitchell and Noelle D. (Robert) Nelson; and were blessed with six grandchildren, Katie, Sheehan, Bernie (Nelson), Jeff, Mikey and Mitch (Nelson). Dolores and Jack's main focus in life was always family, which included their many nieces and nephews. Dolores actively worked on the St. Philip's School P.T.A. As president of the P.T.A. she directed the annual festival, which this year is taking place on the day of her funeral. It is sure to be a success. She also was a long-time president of the San Francisco Jesuit Mothers and much enjoyed working with these ladies for the Jesuit Fathers and Brothers. Visitation at Duggan's Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City on Friday 4-9 p.m. with a brief service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Ignatius College Preparatory Chapel, 2001-37th Avenue, San Francisco, on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Peter's School or St. Ignatius College Preparatory are preferred.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 23 to Sep. 25, 2010.

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September 25, 2010

My Parents sister and I lived on 26th

My parents sister and I lived on 26th St. and I wish to express my sympathy to all of the family. My wife and I were out of town and missed the Mass at S.I. She will be missed by everyone who knew her especially her family. Herb Lindberg

September 25, 2010

We are sadden to hear this loss. We send our sympathy to the Mitchell Family! Our prayers are sent to you all.
Bill and Lucille Galvin and family

Sheryl & Neely

September 24, 2010

To the Mitchell & Nelson Families, please know we send our sincere
sympathy for your loss. Dolores was an incredible woman, the heart of your
family, and friend and mentor to many. Surely heaven will be a better
place with her arrival. Your memories of your Mom and Grandmom will
comfort you going forward, and each time one of her grandchildren smile,
you'll see her smile in it. We are all better people for having known
her! Our thoughts are with you.
Sheryl Johnson & Neely Crowley

marian rose power

September 24, 2010

We thank God for the gift of Dolores Mitchell to The St. Peter's community. The children and staff of St. Peter's ask for the fulness of peace for Dolores. Her life brought peace to so many. We also prayer for her family and friends. You each brought her hope. Vitoria A. Butler and Sister Marian Rose RSM.

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