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MITCHELL RICHARD L. MITCHELL On Saturday, March 21, 2009 Richard L. Mitchell formerly of Arlington, VA. Beloved husband of 48 years to Deloris L. Mitchell. Father of Richard E. (Laura) Connor and the late Randy Connor. Brother of Tom Mitchell, Mary Grillo and Marcia Fitzwater. He is also survived by his grandchildren Ricky and Kayla Connor. He was a teacher at Stafford Middle School for ten years and twenty years as the football coach at Washington & Lee High School. He was also a State National Gymnastic coach. Friends may call on Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Arlington Funeral Home, 3901 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2009. Interment to follow at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Tidewell Hospice, 5595 Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238.
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Nick Anstine
April 9, 2009
Dear Mrs.Mitchell,
I am very saddened to hear of the loss of your husband and my much beloved coach. It was his first year coaching gymnastics at Washington-Lee and I had just moved up from Stratford Middle School when he asked me in his gym class to come to his first gymnastics team meeting. I attended the meeting and was hooked. I was continually amazed at his ability to rapidly learn all the complexities of this sport. He always exhibited the qualities of a truly great leader and an inspiring coach! All this proven by his skill in taking us in three short years to winning the State Championship. I had the opportunity to see him (and you) at the W-L 75th Anniversary and building renovation ribbon cutting ceremony a few years ago where we reminisced and I had the opportunity to tell him of the tremendous impact he had on my life. I told him of the difference he made in my college varsity gymnastics experience where, thanks to his coaching, I earned a rare varsity letter in my freshman year and each year thereafter. I told him then that I thought of him often (as I still do) and how I appreciated his unique ability to teach and lead by his example how to become better than you ever thought possible. My thoughts and prayers are with you as well as my deep appreciation for sharing him with all of us undeserving guys during after school practice through all those years.
Wendell & Karol McNamara
March 28, 2009
Dearest Dee & Family,
We are already missing Dick every day. So many wonderful memories will always be with us. (Especially his late night visits!!!) Our deepest Sympathy and many prayers for you.
Hugs,
Karen Woolley
March 27, 2009
Dear Dee- You and Dick have been wonderful friends and neighbors. Your generosity and kindness will be remembered fondly. Our family will miss Dick and he will forever be in our hearts... Karen, Pat, Colleen and Patrick Woolley
Kathy and Ed Reynolds
March 26, 2009
We miss you. I look out my front window and expect to see Dick puttering around the yard. We miss sitting on your patio having coffee. Those were very happy days. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patsy & L. F. Wood
March 26, 2009
we are so, so sorry to hear about Dick. L.F. tried to call in Fla. and didn't get you. We are certainly blessed to have known this fine man. God bless you
Kathy Corn
March 25, 2009
Dick was a very special person. Dee is so special to me and I hope I can always be there for her. Kathy C.
Stacee and Stephanee Stevens
March 25, 2009
We remember swimming in your pool and swimming as fast as we could to get away from the pool cleaner! Memories, and thinking of you.
Karla "Kaye" Miller
March 25, 2009
Mrs. Mitchell,
I am so sorry for your loss. It seems like just yesterday we were all having fun by the pool. Please know I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Karla
Richard Stevens
March 25, 2009
Dearest Dee & Family:
We share in your grief and send all our love. What a wonderful person and so many warm memories.
Dick and "Lou" and family
Judy Pons
March 25, 2009
Dear Dee,
Deloris called me last week and said that Dick was not well and in critical condition. I am in Pittsburgh and just got word that Dick had died. I want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathleen, Caroline and Greg will represent me at the wake and or visitation. Love, Judy Pons
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