David Norval Mitchell

David Norval Mitchell obituary, Tampa, FL

David Norval Mitchell

David Mitchell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2022.

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David Norval Mitchell, 88, of Tampa, passed away January 25th, 2022. He is survived by his sons Alistair and Julian, two grandchildren Bradley and Caitlin, and one sister Genevra. David was born in Evanston Illinois, the son of Alfred Norval Mitchell and Mary Elizabeth Couch. David lived in India, Scotland, England, Holland, the United States and Spain. He graduated from Balliol College Oxford where he met his wife Kathleen Mary Neale. They were married on September 30th 1958 in Oxford.

David enjoyed singing, golfing, playing bridge, reading, collecting stamps, gardening, and travelling. He sang with the International Chorale out of Dunedin Florida and would often break into song spontaneously, alone, or with his wife Kathleen. The two of them could easily be encouraged to sing an Abba tune for any occasion.

A celebration of his life was held at O'Toole's Irish Pub on Friday January 28th from 6 to 10 pm. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association:

https://act.alz.org/site/TR?pg=fund&fr_id=1060&pxfid=725702

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services

12541 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33774

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