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Samuel Mitchell Obituary
Samuel Howard Mitchell passed away suddenly in Ottawa, after a brave battle against multiple health conditions. He is survived by his wife Helen, his daughters Heloise and Charlotte, and his grandchildren Quinn and Ruby.
Sam was a fixture at the University of Calgary, where he taught for forty years. He authored more than a dozen books on education, and edited many more. He retired as a Professor Emeritus in 2007.
As so much of Sam's life was in Western Canada, a memorial service will be held near Calgary in August 2018. Parties interested in the memorial service are invited to contact his daughter Charlotte at [email protected].
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Association.
An avid traveller, he lived up to the image of the wandering Scot that held so much appeal for him. He is missed sorrowfully by his family and friends.
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Charlote Mitchell
September 16, 2017
I will miss you forever papa. All my love goes to you, out there in among the stars.
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Martha Loeman
September 16, 2017
God bless him Helen - I always enjoyed working for Sam - proud of his children, their drawings posted on his office door - sending hugs
Lynda Kabeary
September 15, 2017
My condolences to the family. I worked with Sam for many years. He will be missed.
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