Paul Robert Mitchell

Paul Robert Mitchell died peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born on March 7, 1953 in Washington, DC and grew up on his family's farmette on the banks of the Patuxent River in Howard County. He attended Glenelg Country School and was a graduate of Atholton High School. He served in the US Navy and upon discharge, went to work as a carpenter, a job he did with relish. Working in commercial construction for Dustin Construction in Ijamsville, Maryland he helped build many schools and churches. One of the projects he was most proud of was the building of Christ Church in Columbia, which is alongside of the older church, known as Old Brick. He will be interred in the churchyard near his family.

Paul loved the outdoors and spent many hours rambling through the woods and paddling on the rivers. As a younger man, he traveled to many countries with his young family. Fond of all kinds of music, he was a great dancer and loved a good time. He will be remembered for his wit and good nature.

He is predeceased by his parents, George Day and Jacqueline Milette, his daughter Aimee Michelle, his brother, John Richard, and sister Jacqueline Day His first marriage to Christine Hawkes ended in divorce. He is survived by two children, Paul Joseph Cristopher, Tyler Jorge), his sister, Lucy Mitchell, and his wife, Robin Russell Mitchell, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and stepchildren.

His memorial service will be June 17, 2023 at 2 pm at Christ Episcopal Church, Columbia, MD. Donations in Paul's memory can be made to Friends of the Patapsco Valley State Park.

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