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Melissa Mitchell Obituary

MELISSA J. Mitchell CANANDAIGUA â€" Melissa J. Mitchell, age 31, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Michael Boyd; daughter, Lily; mother, Donna (Larry) Tyler; father, David S. Mitchell; two sisters, Michele (Sam) Bates and Debbie (Jonathan) Clark; two brothers, Willis Mitchell and Tom Tyler; grandparents, Elizabeth S. Mitchell and Don and Jean Claflin; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Maritza and David Boyd; aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home Inc., 47 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Services are private. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to Donna Tyler for Melissa’s daughter Lily. Condolences may be offered at www.johnsonkennedy.com.

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Published by Daily Messenger on Apr. 29, 2016.

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May 25, 2016

We are so very sorry to hear about Melissa's passing. We didn't know her but we know her mom, Donna. We'll be praying for you.
Brad, Ruth, and Cindy Stanton (Galens). She was a good friend of Matthew's.

May 3, 2016

We are so very sorry to hear about Melissa's passing. We are remembering the old, long ago camping days at Cheerful Valley and the dance contests. Praying for peace for all of you who are mourning the loss of a beautiful spirit. Love, Bob and Val DeLeo

Annene Burgos

May 2, 2016

A beautiful soul gone too soon .my condolences to the family .

Kimberly Taylor

May 1, 2016

Rest easy

Betsey Lee

May 1, 2016

Melissa spent a lot of time at our house when she was a young teen. She was full of life and could make me laugh until I almost could not breathe. I will always remember that funny, spitfire girl. My sincere condolences to all her family.

Bob & Ida Kmiotek

May 1, 2016

Dear Donna, I sit here in shock as I write to you. Our Heart Breaks for you and Lily, and the rest of your family...Please don't let Lily forget her Mother, as Melissa was a Beautiful Soul taken from this earth way to soon!!! We are so Sorry for your Loss. You are in our Prayers...

~ Sincerely,
Bob & Ida Kmiotek
and Family

Cindy Mullen

May 1, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May you hang onto the happy memories.

Cindy Mullen and family.

Lanessa Robinson

May 1, 2016

Rest easy my friend, the world has yet lost another beautiful soul ....<3 my heart aches for Melissa's family and friends, my memories of you I will cherish girl

Nicole McDonald (Geib)

April 30, 2016

Melissa was one of my childhood best friends! So many great memories I will always cherish! I am very grateful that i spoke with her about a month ago! Rest easy beautiful girl!! My thought and prayers are with her family!

Andrea (Gibbs) Snyder

April 30, 2016

My heart aches for you all. My thoughts & prayers go out to all of Melissa's family and friends.

Linda Barry

April 30, 2016

Missa,

You left us way to soon. We will always remember and cherish all of the time we were blessed to share with you.

With all our love, The Barry Family

April 30, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. It was such heartbreaking news to hear and Melissa will be remembered in our hearts always. Marg and Bill Pixley

April 29, 2016

My condolences to family . May the God of comfort provide you with the strength you need during this difficult time.

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