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William "Red"
William "Red" Mitchell passed on April 1, 2014, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio surrounded by family. Mitch, 84, born in Port Dalhousie Canada, came to the United States in 1952, to pursue his love of hockey. As a life enthusiast, he enjoyed many hobbies, including sailing while being a member of the NCYC. He also enjoyed wood working, and was most recently a member of the Toledo Rowing Club.
Mitch retired from Ford as a Tool and Die Maker. Known as the "Father of T-Town Hockey," he started his career playing for the Toledo Mercurys, The Blades, and played for and coached the Hornets.
Mitch was preceded by former wife, Elma Goad-Mitchell. He was also preceded in death by current wife, Marjorie Mitchell. He is survived by ex-wife, Elizabeth Mitchell, and children, Sandra (Tim) Kontac, James and Kieth Mitchell, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at The Maumee Indoor Theatre Friday, April 4, from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his name to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
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Big George McCroskey
April 4, 2014
I spent many a day and even some nights sailing with Mitch on Lake Erie and Lake Huron. It was a true joy to sit on the rail of a sailboat next to him and listen to the stories of his years playing hockey. He was a real gentleman and I will always remember that mischevious little smile that he often displayed. Mitch loved to win but was always gracious in defeat. A true sportsman.
Sail on sailor
Laura Lazette
April 4, 2014
I remember Bill and his sense of humor from when I worked in the Tool & Die room. He was a kind fun loving man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
April 3, 2014
Such a wonderful man. Thoughts and prayers to the whole family.
Cindie Cole
April 3, 2014
Condolences to Mandy and family. God bless you and your family during this sad time. I never met your grandpa but he must have been a wonderful man!
April 3, 2014
So sorry to hear of Mitch's passing. Very fond memories of sailing with him to PIB many times and growing up with his kids in Millbury. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. Prayers to entire family! Lenny and Sue DeMuth
Joyce Overton
April 3, 2014
A good man UAW forever Bill was a hard very good worker committed to family and friends. Fun guy. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Terry Croak
April 3, 2014
I grew up watching Bill playing for the Mercurys as a kid and was lucky enough to work with him at Ford,He was a great guy he will be missed
Denise & Gary Lowry
April 3, 2014
We have so many memories of Mitch and what great times we had sailing to the bay. Our thoughts love and prayers go out to all the Mitchell family.
Ross Poulter
April 3, 2014
Jim so sorry to hear of the passing of your father i will miss Mr. Mitchell very much.
Thomas Granlund
April 3, 2014
Rest in peace, pappa Bill. From the Granlund Family.
Chuck & Esther Grasser
April 3, 2014
We were shocked about Bill's passing, as I have been talking frequently with him and just visited him recently.What a great and caring man! He was a great mentor,craftsman,and friend.He was never out of "things to do", as he always had something he was working on in his shop, whether it was a repair,or one of his creations. Your loss of Bill is our loss too...
Frank, Fred, and Bob Myers
April 3, 2014
Bill was "Mr. Hockey" in Toledo. He sure touched many of our lives as a friend, player, coach, and ambassador.
Yaya Kabo
April 3, 2014
So sorry to hear about your loss, Our prayers and blessings are with your family!! ~Yaya, Jenyl, and family
April 3, 2014
So Sorry for your loss, You have our prayers and blessings!!
~Yaya, Jenyl and family
April 3, 2014
Bill, I,ve known you forever,and forever you'll be missed by me and our family. Tom Everhardt and family.
April 3, 2014
Mitch was a great family man and I am proud to have known him. He was my father-in-law for many years and my children's grandfather. We love him and will miss him deeply. He told me he would always consider us family and for that I am deeply greatful. I spent my enjoyable hours with Mitch shopping, hockey and his love sailing. Jim, Sandy and Chic I'm sorry sorry for your loss and you are all in my prayers.
carolyn & kevin
April 3, 2014
So sorry for your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Peter Olms
April 3, 2014
We are sorry to hear about the loss of Mitch. He was a very inspirational man to Pete, for introducing him to hockey at an early age. His passion for the game has stayed with him all these years. It was great to see him at the hockey reunion last October. He was a close friend to the family, and we offer condolences to Sandy, Jim, and Chik and families. Prayers, Pete and Cindi Olms
tim kontak
April 3, 2014
What a wonderful and influential man mitch was he always inspired me to be better in all I did. I am honored to say I was a part of his family by marrying his daughter sandra and we will continue to carry on his zest for life. Love you dad and my condolences to jim and chic and especially sandy
Matt Robinson
April 3, 2014
I will miss Mitch He was a great man, husband and caregiver to my grandmother. He will truely be missed by many.
Pat Caris
April 3, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Mitch's passing (I only knew him as Mitch). I met him and Marge through dog walking and got to know Mitch pretty well. I always admired his woodworking as he would show me his projects when I walked by. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by his neighbors.
michael root
April 3, 2014
i am very sorry about bill. bill taught me alot growing up playing hockey in toledo. he was a good ambassador for hochey
April 3, 2014
Bill was a GREAT friend to JOanne and I He played with our sons and coached them,I had MANY BEERS with him and enjoyed his humor very much.Our Prayers go to Family in time like this.
Sandi Arredondo
April 3, 2014
To all my Mitchell friends,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I have great memories with Mitch, including a couple on the boat where he tricked me! He always made me smile and often made me laugh. He was a good man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Sandi Arredondo
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