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Eleanor Mitchell Obituary
Eleanor Fahey Mitchell, 88, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, at St. Raphael campus/Yale-New Haven Hospital with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 67 years to William Mitchell. Eleanor was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on October 1, 1936, to the late Dorothy Burns Rose and Joseph "Mickey" Fahey. She worked in the New Haven County banking industry for many years and later for the CT Heart Group. Eleanor enjoyed bowling, playing cards (especially setback & pinochle), taking frequent trips to the casino, playing Mrs. Santa Claus in the Town of North Haven for many years during the holiday season; but most of all being with her family, who she loved unconditionally. Eleanor was a member of the North Haven Tomahawk Club, the church women's club, was very active with the Max Sinoway Little League Baseball of North Haven and her church the former St. Frances Cabrini Church of North Haven. Mother of William Mitchell, Thomas (Liz) Mitchell and Brian (Christine) Mitchell. Grandmother of Kailey Mitchell, Brittney (Andrew) Caron, Deidre (Joe) Vallone, Thomas (fiancé Valerie) Mitchell, Brendan, Kyle and Tate Mitchell. Great-Grandmother of Mitchell and Anderson Caron, J.T. Vallone. Sister of Robert (Rhudine) Fahey, John (Jean) Fahey, Paul and Pauline Rose, Deborah (Joseph) Strazzere and the late Barry Fahey and Dorothy MacDonald. Predeceased by her stepfather Manuel Rose.
The visiting hours will be Sunday, March 16th from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Monday morning, March 17th at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or the Shriners Children's Hospital at [email protected] or the Tomahawk Club, P.O. Box 622, North Haven, CT 06473.www.northhavenfuneral.com
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Mary (Labagnara) LeGrand
May 3, 2025
Ellie was a wonderful woman I know from St. Frances Cabrini Church and she worked with my mother Carole Labagnara at CT. Heart Group for several years.
Ellie and Bill were always together and happy to see friends and join in our church functions. We shared many church dinners, laughs and get togethers.
My condolences to you Bill and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.
Ric Bozzuto
March 16, 2025
Bill my deepest condolences to you and your family
Paul Raffile
March 16, 2025
What a nice lady. My condolences to the Mitchell family.
Marilyn and Bill Rafferty
March 15, 2025
Condolences to the family of Eleanor Mitchell! My family the Rafferty´s are so happy to have known her! Bill has been a wonderful example of a great human being! Her legacy will live on ! So sorry Bill! Sincerely the Rafferty´s!!
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Ann Piscitelli Ewchuk
March 15, 2025
My deepest condolences to Billy and family. She always had a beautiful smile when you saw her. Wonderful woman!
Jean Caneschi
March 15, 2025
Billy and Family,
May memories comfort you during this difficult time. Your Mom was such a nice person and always had a smile. Sending my deepest condolences.
Jacki fuehrer
March 14, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of this and my prayers go out to her husband and family. What a great woman and especially her smile which will be missed by all the neighbors. May gods loving embrace welcome her into heaven.
Nancy Ferraro
March 13, 2025
Dear Bill and Family,
We are extending my heartfelt sympathy at this extremely difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
With deepest condolences ,
Nancy Porto- Ferraro, My Mom- Nancy Porto (Frank), and Family
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