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Robert Mitchell Obituary

Robert Gilmore Mitchell, 85, died Aug. 4. Calling, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., August 10, William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff F.H. Service, 10 a.m., August 11, St. Clement's Church. burkefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Aug. 8, 2021.

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Glen Mitchell

August 3, 2024

We miss you. Thank you for everything.

Alphonse Lambert

August 11, 2021

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of my friend Bob Mitchell. Bob was a great guy who my parents were very fond of... I will miss seeing Bob and talking about sports and life in general.. Always a class act who I greatly appreciated...Last time I saw Bob was two years ago driving him home after the Sons of St Patrick’s at the Holiday in..Just a great man who I will really miss seeing ... God Bless you my friend ... Say hello to my folks Bob ... You will be missed.... Phonsey

Cindy Benton

August 10, 2021

Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss.

Russell Fredette

August 10, 2021

In my note below, I typed Jim where I obviously meant Bob.. I apologize

Brendan Varley

August 10, 2021

My deepest sympathy to Bob´s family. His life was well lived, his memory will bring a smile.

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

Michael E. Labanowski

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Russell Fredette

August 9, 2021

I was a neighbor of the Bowen´s growing up on Congress Avenue . As a kid I remember when Jim and Carolyn were dating...In college I was an SSPD summer cop and worked with Jim...I remember him a great guy...!

Commander Paul O'Keefe

August 9, 2021

Our Members and Associates, express Our Sincere Condolences To The Family, Friends, and Fiance Mary Anne Weatherwax of Robert Mitchell. Thank You 'Mitch' for ALL the help You gave to Our Veterans during Your 22 year career with Saratoga County Veterans Agency. WE hope there are pool tables in Heaven. You were a Pro.

Commander Paul O'Keefe

August 8, 2021

As Commander Of The Korean War Veterans Association, Adirondack Chapter #60, The Members, Associates, and Spouces Send Our Sincere Condolences to the Family, Friends, and Fiance Mary Anne Weatherwax. We Thank 'Mitch' For ALL You Did For Veterans In Need, during Your Dedicated 22 years Service, as Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency Director. Rest In Peace Our Brother!!!

Commander Paul O'Keefe

August 8, 2021

We, the Members and Spouces of the Korean War Veterans, Adirondack Chapter #60, send Our Sincere Condolences to Robert Gilmore Mitchell's Family, Friends, and His Wonderful Fiance, Mary Anne Weatherwax. Thank You 'Mitch' for ALL the help You administered to the many Veterans, as You Proudly served as Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency Director.-Hope They Have Pool Tables In Heaven Because You Were A Master Here On Earth. God Bless!!!

Simone Adams-Mitchell

August 8, 2021

Papa,
Words can not begin to describe how much you will be missed. You have been a father, mentor, friend, grandfather and Papa to me, Baylee, Ashlie and my family. Your heart was kind and genuine always.
We celebrate and honor you, your life, legacy and memories will live on.
Love you always Papa.

Simone, Glen, Baylee, Ashlie, Mrs Fletcher and our family.

Sarah and Rich Koenig

August 8, 2021

Bob was a wonderful guy who was committed to his country and committed to the fair treatment of local Veterans. He helped us a great deal with Agent Orange benefits. Sorry to hear of his passing.

Fred Whipple

August 8, 2021

RIP Bob and thanks for being a wonderful Papa to Andrea!

Kathy Steigerwald

August 7, 2021

Karen and family. I´m so sorry to hear of the the loss of your brother. He sounds like a wonderful man. I´m sure you will all miss him dearly. Love, Kathy

michael p salisbury & judy

August 7, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jim Mitchell

August 7, 2021

When I met some of the veterans Bob helped, they would tell me their stories of how he helped them. I was very proud of my brother Bob for always helping the veterans. All of our family and friends loved Bob and he will be truly missed. Jim

RMCS Michael Lynett USN (Ret)

August 7, 2021

Shipmate you stand relieved.we have the watch. Ring the Ship’s Bell:
Signalman First Class Mitchell U.S. Navy (Ret) departing.

Michael Waring

August 7, 2021

So sorry to hear of Bob´s death. My prayers go out to the family.

Paul L. Varley

August 7, 2021

Fair winds and following seas shipmate stand down, we have the watch.

D

August 7, 2021

Thank you for your service and dedication to our country. Rest In Peace.

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