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Leo Mitsin Obituary
Mr. Mitsin was a decorated serviceman in the United States Marine Corps. He received eight air medals, five gold stars, and a silver star for his service in the Vietnam War. While serving in Vietnam, Sgt. Mitsin served as a door gunner in "Huey" helicopters and was attached to unit VMA 6, which flew hundreds of missions out of Chu Lai, Da Nang, and Saigon. He was also assigned to protecting dignitaries such as Gen. Walt from his helicopter. After his service to the country, Leo worked and retired from the Mobil Pipeline Co. as a pipeline supervisor. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed activities such as hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling.
Leo was a member of the Westbrook American Legion, Westbrook Eagles, VFW, NRA, and the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine.
He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Carol (Johnson) Mitsin; and his parents. Leo is survived by his sons, Jason Mitsin and his wife Jessica of Hollis and Brian Mitsin and his wife Tasha of Standish; brothers, Peter Mitsin of GA and Steve Mitsin of East Douglas, MA; and grandchildren, Taylor Grace Carol Mitsin, Austin Mitsin, Dalton Mitsin, and Dylan (Ricci) Mitsin.
Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 4 to 8 PM at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, located at the corners of Rts. 202 and 4A (13 Portland Road) in Buston (Bar Mills). A funeral service with United States Marine Corps honors will be held on Friday at 11 AM at LifeChurch, located on New Portland Road in Gorham. A reception will follow at the Westbrook Eagles. www.depate.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-3517 or to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., National Office, 2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036.
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for Leo Mitsin
Anita Guimond
April 29, 2008
To the Mitsin Family,
We were shocked to hear of Leo's death. He was always a doer and loved people. We enjoyed him at the Rod and Gun club when Phil and I were shooting pistols. He was a joy.
God Bless you and your family,
You will always have great memories of a great man.
Our Sympathies,
Phil & Anita Guimond
Paul Evangelidis
April 28, 2008
It was with great sadness that I received the news of Leo's death. We were related and knew each other since infancy. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sally Hatch (Gherardi)
April 28, 2008
Brian and Jason:
I am so sorry for your loss. Hold onto the memories forever and share them with your children as they grow older. Leo will always be remembered as a special man and father. Take care.
Greg Kottis
April 28, 2008
Our deepest sympathy and love to all of you. May Leo rest in peace.
Dixie, Paul, David and Lyn Carchio
Bob and Dyan Harpest
Greg and Laura kottis
Dave Wheeler
April 27, 2008
To Leo Mitsin's family - I was shocked and saddened to hear of Leo's untimely death. I have good memories of our early childhood on Depot St. He was my next door neighboor who I haven't seen in 53 years, and was hoping to see sometime in the near future.
Sincere condolences,
Lorraine Konisky
April 27, 2008
To the family of Leo Mitsin,
It was with sadness that we heard the news of Leo's death. We knew Leo and family from being part of the gatherings at Steve and Kathy's home in Douglas.
We offer our sincere condolences to all.
Lorraine & Ray Konisky (Kathy's parents).
Jen (Lefebvre) Minchev
April 25, 2008
Jason, Brian and families,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great man and I will always remember him fondly. Stay strong and keep your memories close. You have losts of stories to share with your beautiful children. It was so nice to see both of you today, I wish it was under different circimstances. Take care of yourselves and I'm thinking of you both.
Paul & Judie Valliere
April 25, 2008
Jason,Brian & Family:
May all your beautiful memories sustain you thru this very difficult time, and knowing that your Mom and Dad are once again united will hopefully bring joy back into your heart. Although circumstances prevented us from being with you, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Carol and Leo were very dear friends and will be missed.
Bill&Bev Hughes
April 25, 2008
Brian&Jason&Families
We are so sorry to hear about losing your Dad.We have become really friendly the past few years& will really miss him. We will help any way we can while we are at Boydlake. Our Prayers are with you all.Love Bill&Bev
Brenda Jones
April 25, 2008
To Jason, Brian and family,
I am soooo sorryyyy for your loss. My memories of Leo is his great smile and personality. I met him when we owned the Gorham Connecton Restaurant. If you were ever down or not having a good day, he could truly lift your spirts.
I hope his signature smile and wonderful memories confort you at this time.
Elaine Dunleavy
April 25, 2008
To Leo's Family,
I was lucky enough to have been a classmate and know Leo . He was a great and understanding person. He will live on in the memories that all his friends and family have.
Our condolences go out to his family.
Dan & Elaine (Senecal) Dunleavy
Douglas, MA
Melissa Cates (Tardiff)
April 25, 2008
Brian, Haven't talked for a long time, although, I remember all the fun times in High School. So sorry to here about your Father, I never met him but he sure did raise two good sons. Hope to see you around sometime. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Rachel Leo Gendron
April 25, 2008
jason,
I'm so sorry. I have so many memories of you guys.
Rosalie Senior (Valliere)
April 25, 2008
To the family of Leo,
I was fortunate to know your Dad from many wonderful memories of growing up in Douglas. He was a great, understanding and wonderful man.
May you keep all his wonderful memories close to your heart.
Sincere sympathy and condolences to you and all that knew and loved him.
Richard Fougere
April 24, 2008
I was saddened to hear of Leo's untimely passing. I remember him as a very likeable guy from my school days in East Douglas, MA. It sounds like he had made a great life for himself in Maine. My condolences go out to his family.
Jamie Atkinson
April 24, 2008
Heaven gained an angel the day you left us! We will never forget you, Leo! You meant a lot to my father (Frenchie). You were always good to our family and we always looked forward to you, the boys and the guys coming up to camp. Heck, you were our only neighbors a few months out of the year! Jason & Brian my heart goes out to you and your families. I'm sorry. Take care of each other. I will always remember.....
Gerry Beaupre
April 24, 2008
Leo loved his FAMILY and his FAMILY incuded his friends.
I first met Leo when he returned from "In Country" and much like Joe V, Johnny Mick, he did not talk of his Campaigns nor Victories.
I went to school and hunted game with his brother Steve and attended a few social gatherings at the MITSIN Home on Depot St, E. Douglas. Quality Family for sure. When Leo returned from his service to our Country, Mr Mitsin poured out (I think homemade) Ouzo for all.
I can recall Leo & Carole - Otis T. & Everette Jr - ALL of the great women in the family AND MILLIE.
I recall the neighbors of the MITSIN family who thought the most of them, and I recall the young Mitsin Brothers when the Mother passed on.
I could go on for hours about Leo, his FAMILY and the Mobil Pipeline.
I only know of the best of this man.
GOD be with Leo Mitsin and his great family.
Amanda Blum
April 24, 2008
Uncle Leo was always a fun and caring guy. It was always great to see him at family events. He was quite possibly the best dancer I knew! Ill miss you uncle Leo. Jason and Brian, you are in my thoughts. Love you guys!
Ginger (Prue) Buteau
April 24, 2008
Uncle Leo, I miss you so much. I will miss you at all family gatherings. I will miss you hugs, your smile and your dancing. I will always love you! Jason & Brian, I am so sorry for your loss. Hope to see you soon. Love you both
Edmond (Moe) & Lorraine Picotte
April 24, 2008
To the Mitsin Families: Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Leo, in high school, was always a fun guy to be around. He did his country proud with his service to our country. With all the combat he went through, he died doing something he liked to do. He'll be missed by many people. May he have God's heavenly blessings.
Our love, prayers and blessings to all of you.
Rodney Randall
April 24, 2008
I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of "Little Mitsy" I got to know Leo while helping to build his little slice of heaven on Philpot Ridge. On a recent trip back to Maine i rolled on in to Leo's Lodge nothing had changed but the date. Leo was a fine man, a great storyteller and a proud father. I'll miss you little mitsy, Rod
Carl and Debra Littlefield
April 24, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
L.D. & Jaime Moore
April 24, 2008
To the Mitsin family,
I am sorry to hear of Leo's passing. He was a great man and defined the meaning of a true friend. I will never forget how good he has always been to my father. I had the pleasure of helping my father build his home on the ridge a few years ago. It was one of the greatest experiences that I have ever had to get to spend that time with Leo and Lloyd. He will certainly be missed, but he will never be forgotten.
Lucy Moore and Rick Wickens
April 24, 2008
Dear Mitsin Family:
We were so sorry to hear about Leo. We had the opportunity to become friends with Leo through my father, Lloyd. He was a great man - so genuine and fun. He welcomed us at Leo's Lodge on more than one occasion. What a special place. We will always cherish each of these memories. We could never thank him enough for the unconditional friendship that he so willingly shared with each of us, especially with my father. We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Erika Kent (Garcelon)
April 24, 2008
I love you Uncle Leo, I'll miss your great smile and your incredible dance moves! Jason & Brian, you're in my thoughts, so sorry. Love you all.
Lloyd Moore
April 24, 2008
Dear Jason & Brian & Families-
I am so sorry for your loss. I was able to share so many great times with your father. I will never forget the fun we had at Leo's Lodge, the times we worked together, and our hunting and fishing expeditions. I am going to miss my fishing buddy. He has been a great friend and it has been an honor knowing him. Both of you and your families are in my thoughts.
Gerry Beaupre
April 24, 2008
To the MITSIN family and friends.
Having been born & raised in Maine, I can say that LEO MITSIN was "some good" and the unsung hero.
What a MAN!
No doubt that he lives on with our LORD.
Patty Perkins-Wallis
April 24, 2008
Dear Jason & Brian,
I am so so sorry to hear about your Father's passing. I knew both Leo and Carol for my whole life and have such wonderful memories of all of us raising our families together. Of everything they did in this life you two boys are the best of them and as hard as it will be I have no doubt that you will do them proud in this life. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers on Fri and that I am so sorry that I can not be there to tell you in person what a great guy your Dad was, but I'm sure you both already know that. Please give my deepest condolences to your families.
Tara Pierson
April 24, 2008
Jason and Jess, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Tara
JOAN ANN RODGERS
April 24, 2008
BEING ORIGINALLY FROM DOUGLAS,MA AND HAVING LIVED ON MARTIN ROAD, THE NAME MITSIN RANG A BELL WHEN I HEARD IT ON THE NEWS...HERE IN SAINT ALBANS,MAINE WHERE I NOW LIVE.
MY SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
SINCERELY,
JOAN ANN (VAN NESS) RODGERS
BILL ANDERSON
April 24, 2008
hi buddy we had many good years together i will never forget our friendship they were the best years of my life.b there will always be ice cubes in the freezer and wood in the stoves . i will take care of your children and grand children forever . leo, i love you and miss for always. OFA.
Brian and Sharon Hughes
April 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Catherine (Keene) Goodwin
April 24, 2008
Jason and Brian, So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Matty told me yesterday. I didn't know him, but my heart goes out to you and yours just the same.
Donna Harrington
April 23, 2008
Brian and Jason, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.You will need to be strong for each other and your families. I know Tom Jr. thought a lot of your dad.Always keep your memories in your heart. You and your family have our deepest sympathy.Donna and Tom Harrington Sr.
Ed & Barb Johnson
April 23, 2008
To the Mitsin family; We are so terribly sorry about Leo's untimely passing. When we would go to the farm he would come out to greet us with a story about hunting, feeding wildlife, cutting wood, or running his tractor. He was a good friend and will be greatly missed. May God bless you all and help you through this difficult time.
Scott and Jan Anastasoff
April 23, 2008
Jason, Jess, Brian and Tasha, Scott and I are so sorry for the loss of your dad. Jason, Scott will always remember going hunting with you and after the fact Leo saying "You gotta learn to pull the trigger." Always remember how great of a man he was and that he has left a special places in all of your hearts. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you get through this rough time.
Milton Clark
April 23, 2008
To the Mitsin Family I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Leo and I first became friends when he worked at Mobil Pipe Line. He talked me into joining Windham Gorham Rod & Gun Club with him where we had many years of fun together.We are also members of Westbrook Eagles together. He will be missed by all but never forgoten. My thoughts and prairs are with you all.
Micheal Lyford
April 23, 2008
From all of us on the McCorrison Road, you have our sincere condolences. We will miss Loe's stories about hunting and such. He will be truely missed. You guys are welcome at our camp anytime.
Bob Lamothe
April 23, 2008
Jason,Brian and family: May the day come soon when all the great memories of the life and love you shared with your father overcome your sadness. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sarah & John
April 23, 2008
Jason & Jess, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keep the memories close to your hearts....
Eric and Jennifer Mathieu (Perkins)
April 23, 2008
Jason & Brian,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. I have great memories of both your parents. Your dad always had a big smile and a good joke to tell. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your familiy during this difficult time.
Josh/Mary Beckham Jr
April 23, 2008
To the Family of Leo Mitsin, My Wife and I offer our sincere sympathy. I am A retiree of MPL Co.also and over the years got to know Your Dad to be a very loyal and honest employee and A good Friend. He will be missed by all who knew Him.
Susan Kelley
April 23, 2008
Brian and Jason - I am so sorry for your loss. I knew your father from hanging out in Gorham - He was a great man; pleasant, intelligent, funny . . . He will surely be missed.
Andrea Gooch
April 23, 2008
Jason & Family,
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Keep your chin up you have friends that will help you through this difficult time. Love, Jason & Andrea
Sandy Smith
April 23, 2008
My sincere condolences to Leo's family. I knew him as a seafood customer as buying live lobsta's. He was always pleasent to talk to about any subject. He was never shy about asking "where were you last week". I will miss him and his friendly smile. God Bless.
Janice Sullivan
April 23, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. You're in my prayers.
Theresa, Ray, Scott and Nick Sampson
April 23, 2008
Jason, Jess and Taylor, I am so sorry for your loss. Although I did not know Leo I know what a great job he did raising two boys. It takes a special man to lose his wife and bring up to boys to become great men. Remember the good times and tell those stories to your children.
Jennifer Atkinson-Frost
April 23, 2008
Jason and Brian our thoughts and saddness goes out to you. Your father will be greatly missed. From the Philpot Ridge Clan.
Dale Leighton
April 23, 2008
Jason and family, thinking of you all
Mike Brown
April 23, 2008
Dear Jason, Carole's and my prayers are with you during this difficult time. To have lost your Mom at such a young age, and now to lose your Dad while you are still a young man may seem beyond the scope of reason, but be strong- and keep bringing up those happy thoughts and times you shared with your Dad. You are a great young man, and your friends and family will help you to cope with all this. God Bless you, and comfort you. Mike and Carole Brown 939-8709
April 23, 2008
Jason & Brian and families,
We are shocked and saddened to learn your Dad has passed away. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love from your old neighbors,
Norm & Arlie Sullivan
Brian Tucker
April 23, 2008
I am shocked to learn of Leo death.Leo and i went to school as classmates.I have fond memories of Leo and his humor.Give my condolences to his brother's and friends.
Owen Lolar
April 23, 2008
It was my pleasure to have been able to work with Leo and know him. I was fortunate to have spoke with him two days prior to his passing, we were planning our get-together for my retirement and was looking forward to seeing all the gang and sharing stories of times past, and looking forward to hunting and being in the outdoors. I will always remember Leo as a true friend.
Mike and Brenda Verostick
April 23, 2008
Leo, I will alway remember the great times we had, hunting, fishing, shooting skeet and so much more. Our family was blessed to have known you and for you to be a part of our lives. We now look foward to the same with the boys and their familys.
Shawn Anastasoff
April 23, 2008
Leo was a great man and a great father. He raised two wonderful sons that I am proud to call my friends. I always looked up to Leo and respected his decisions like he was my own father. Leo will be missed dearly by all. Leo may you rest in peace and god bless.
Jason and Brian my thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
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