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Adrian Mitchell Obituary
Born in Concord, NH on Sept. 27, 1990, Adrian was raised in New Hampshire, California, and Virginia. He traveled often with his family to the UK to visit his maternal grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. The youngest of three children, Adrian always did things his own way, and his mother fondly remembers him being willing to hold her hand in public well into his teen years.
Adrian always gave his all to every endeavor - a committed soccer goalie and skier in his youth, he was also involved in the Episcopal Church, Navy JROTC, and Model UN at school. Adrian earned his B.S. in Nuclear Engineering at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA. He was a member of the fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) and spent a summer semester abroad in France.
Adrian loved craft beer, bad puns, progressive politics, tinkering with his computer, playing board and video games, going out to local restaurants and concerts, woodworking, and taking care of his home in New London.
In his professional career, Adrian was a nuclear engineer and quality supervisor at Electric Boat in Connecticut. Conscientious to the core, Adrian cared deeply about his team, colleagues, and the safety and quality of the work they put out.
After Adrian and Emma met through friends at a music festival, Adrian drove up to Boston to see Emma nearly every weekend until she followed him to Connecticut the next year. They were married in 2021, and their son Wick was born in 2023. Adrian was a kind, funny, considerate partner and a loyal and supportive friend. He was thrilled to be a father and was absolutely delighted by every milestone and moment with Wick. Adrian loved getting to see Wick's cheery personality emerge and had already introduced him to our favorite local bar and read the first one and a half volumes of the Lord of the Rings trilogy out loud to him.
Adrian was diagnosed with cancer just under a year ago and fought very hard to have as much time as possible with his family; he will be loved and missed immeasurably. Gifts in Adrian's memory may be made to support Wick and Emma here: www.gofundme.com/f/adrians-legacy-support-emma-and-wick. Friends and family are invited to join in remembering Adrian at a memorial service on June 6, 2025 at 5 p.m. at The Boatshed at Mystic Seaport Museum.
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Bryce Watters
July 3, 2025
I´m so sorry to hear about Adrian´s passing. We studied abroad with each other in France and became close friends during our time at Georgia Tech. Sadly, as time passed we lost contact over the years after we both graduated from Georgia Tech.
But I was reminiscing and thinking about him the other day, and was looking forward to reaching out to him. I didn´t even realize that life had brought us to within 70 miles of each other (I live in Hartford now), and with hearing of his passing I am filled with nothing but regret for not reaching out sooner.
He was a great friend and I cherish the memories we made together. And I know he will be deeply missed by those around him.
Christopher Jordan
June 27, 2025
Adrian was a good friend of mine at Georgia Tech and a member of my pledge class. An absolute stand up guy always putting a smile on peoples faces. My thoughts are with your family in this unbelievably challenging time.
Love,
Chris J
Chris Radcliffe
June 23, 2025
I am really sorry for your loss. My son Simon died about 2 years ago and I understand how a parent feels - just lost.
Gwen Mattes
June 18, 2025
My momma heart breaks for you. I remember Adrian and us trying to fix him up with Kayle. I will reach out to you privately, but know that if you need the shoulder and ear of someone who understands that every mother's grief journey is different - I will be there for you my friend
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Cheri Blackwell
June 15, 2025
Adrian was an acolyte at church. He was one of the most dedicated . I was acolyte master and Adrian would always help with suggestions to make things better. I had to order him an extra long robe. It still hangs in our acolyte closet. I´ll never forget him. May God be with you.
H. Scott McGregor
June 14, 2025
MY Mitchell friends and family, I am devastated of the post I just read by Vivienne. My heart and love come to you in waves and prayers also for the loss of your beautiful son. Adrian was an "Original" and for sure his own person. I enjoyed the times spent with him cutting his hair and his wisecracks and takes on all things. Glad he experienced love, marriage a bringing a child into the world. For sure he left his mark and most of all Love!
Rebecca Fosha
June 10, 2025
To the whole Mitchell family, I am sorry for your loss and I am holding all of you in my heart and my prayers.
Teddy and Mary Dyer
June 4, 2025
Dear Marty, Vivien and family. I´m so sorry to hear about the loss of Adrian! I can´t find the right words to say because there just aren´t any.
My family and I are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Adrian! Our hearts are breaking for each one of you at this very difficult time. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Even though I haven´t met most of you in person I got to know each of you from all the wonderful stories my dear friend Marty shared with me. I know for certain Marty and Vivien love you all very much and are so proud of each and every one of you. Please never forget that and lean on each other for support and strength going forward.
I remember when Adrian got into Georgia Tech, graduated as a nuclear engineer and got his job in Connecticut! Those were events filled with excitement not just for y´all but for me and the entire van pool family as well! We were all so proud of Adrian! He was such a smart and talented young man. Please rest in peace Adrian!
Please know we´re holding all of you close in our hearts, with love and sorrow beyond words. May the beautiful memories you shared with Adrian bring you comfort and peace in this very difficult time. God Bless you all!
With deepest sympathy and love,
Teddy and Mary Dyer
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