Francis L. Mitchell

MANCHESTER - Francis L. Mitchell, 80, of Manchester, died June 16, 2016 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born in Goffstown on October 13, 1935 the son of Leo and Ethel (Moffett) Mitchell. He lived in Goffstown and Auburn before settling in Manchester and was educated in the local school system.

He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force serving both in the US and overseas. Following his discharge, he worked as a carpenter for a number of construction companies before starting his own business.

Francis loved his time spent outdoors and was the consummate hunter and fisherman and was blessed with a green thumb and could be found tending to his well- manicured garden. Family and friends were very important to Francis and he will be remembered as a loving and dedicated husband father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Claire I. (Grenier) Mitchell, in 2007, and by his son, Steven Mitchell.

Members of his family include his three daughters: Kathryn Colby and her husband Raymond of Raymond, Debra Mitchell of Manchester and Kimberley Lacasse and her husband Marco of Hooksett; his son, Dennis Mitchell of Florida; his 10 grandchildren: Shayne, Nicole, Stephen, Matthew, Sarah, Savanah, Antonio, Dylan, Marcel and Christopher; his 10 great-grandchildren; as well as eight brothers and sisters; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

SERVICES: There are no calling hours. Inurnment with military honors will take place on Wednesday, June 22, at 10 a.m. at the NH State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen. The McHugh Funeral Home has been entrusted by the family with his care. Condolences may be offered at www.mchughfuneralhome.com.