Dorothy Mitchell

Dorothy (Salamon) Mitchell passed peacefully away on November 15, 2023, at the age of 94. She was born in New Britain, CT to the late Valeria and Frank Salamon. She graduated from New Britain High School, where she learned to play the violin, which she enjoyed greatly as a young adult. She resided in Farmington for most of her life, and in recent years at the McCauley in West Hartford. She was a beloved wife, mother, and an excellent cook, who raised two children while also being a long-time employee of the State of Connecticut. She contributed immeasurably to the operation of the State Department of Public Health, where she served as the executive assistant to three State Health Commissioners, and two Commissioners of Hospitals and Health Care.

She was a devout Catholic, and she was guided in all things by her faith. She enjoyed bird watching and gardening. She is predeceased by her husband, Henry Mitchell, her sister Gladys Salamon, and her brother Frank Salamon. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Mitchell, of Farmington, her son Dr. David Mitchell and his wife Julia of Midland, TX, her Brother Richard Salamon and his wife Brenda Bayer, of Bristol, Her niece and nephews, Joan Israelson, Stan Miekowski, Todd and Keith Salamon, Frank Salamon, Victor Kloczko, and their families, and her faithful cat, Molly. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, November 18, at 10:00 am at the Church of St. Patrick, 110 Main St. Farmington. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Dorothy's name to Protectors of Animals, 144 Main St. Unit O, East Hartford, CT 06118.

The Mitchell Family would also like to thank Dorothy's amazing private care givers, Dempsey Hospital Hospice and Catherine Holmes, MD.