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THOMAS GORDON MITCHELL

Born: Jan 13, 1941

Date of Passing: May 09, 2015

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THOMAS GORDON MITCHELL With love and sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Thomas Gordon Mitchell at the Grace Hospital on Saturday, May 9, 2015, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Judith Corrine Mitchell (nee Willim) and amazing father to his daughter Michelle (Robert) and son Gordon (Meloney) and an especially proud and doting grandfather to his three beautiful girls Carmen Lee, Mason Alexandra, and Cassandra Lynn. Tommy was born January 13, 1941 in the city of Winnipeg and was raised in the heart of Brooklands. Tommy's career path led him to Bristol Aerospace in the early 1960s where he worked as a Certified Aircraft Technician for 17 years before joining Air Canada in a similar role and over the next 23 years advanced to the position of Planning Engineer from which he eventually retired in late 2001. Tommy achieved multiple commendations and certifications over the course of his career due to his work ethic, perseverance, and diligence - he never once forgot or diminished the fact he held lives in his hands each time he turned his wrench or sent an aircraft back into the air. There were many passions in Tommy's life including volunteer work with John Osborne ANAF #1, Isaac Brock Community Centre, Midland Minor Hockey Association, and a variety of events and affiliations. He loved his golf, fishing, curling, hockey, aerospace, general fair play, camping, billiards, and much more - however, none could ever come close to his love of family. Tommy was predeceased by his father Walter and mother Daisy as well as his brother Richard but is survived and spent his final days surrounded by and in the thoughts of his brother Bill (Margaret), sister Linda (Alex), sister-in-law Maureen (Lloyd), sister-in-law Alexis (Fred), and many wonderful nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. On Wednesday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m. a Celebration of Life will be held for Tommy at the Neil Bardal Funeral Centre located across from Brookside Cemetery, 3030 Notre Dame Ave., Winnipeg, MB. The family looks forward to hearing of everyone's favourite Tommy memories. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Tommy's memory to the Manitoba Lung Association or to any worthy cause of your choice - Dad would approve, we promise. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: May 12, 2015

THOMAS GORDON MITCHELL On Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Grace Hospital, Thomas Gordon Mitchell, beloved husband of Judith Mitchell, passed away at the age of 74 years. Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 at the Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Ave., across from Brookside Cemetery. Longer obituary will follow in the Tuesday's paper. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: May 11, 2015

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2015

Condolences & Memories (14 entries)

  • My belated condolences as I just got the news. I will really miss his sense of humour and our fun times we had in the Company Bonspiels. My thoughts Judy are with you and your family. Shane Elliott and family - Posted by: Shane Elliott (Co worker, curling Buddy and friend) on: May 17, 2015

  • I am so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a lovely, lovely man. Very generous with his time and always willing to lend a hand. For many years he helped the Ladies Aux. load their drink fridge and when he was no longer able to do that he turned his sights to the Jolly Senior's and became the best Meat Draw ticket ripper you could imagine. He said it was nothing and he did it while watching sports on TV......well he was wrong, it's not as easy as I was led to believe and now it's taking four of us a week to do what he did in the course of a single game. His easy manner and friendly banter will be missed, along with his ready smile. GOD bless. Heather McCheyne ANAF # 1/ Jolly Seniors - Posted by: Heather McCheyne (Friend/ ANAF #1 member and a Jolly Senior) on: May 14, 2015

  • Dear Judy and family, Our heartfelt sympathy to The Mitchell Family, on the recent passing of your beloved Tom. Spent many hours on the Golf Course with Tom and many excerptsfrom Caddie Shack was a common occurrence. RIP...Tom - Posted by: Rolf and Marilyn Hildebrandt (Friend (Golf friend)) on: May 13, 2015

  • My condolences to the family. I'm sad to hear of Tom's passing. I will miss our little chats at the Wellness Center whenever we happened to be there at the same time. It was great to work with Tom at Air Canada. He will be missed by many he worked with. RIP Tom. - Posted by: Don Barylski (work partner) on: May 13, 2015

  • We've known Tom for almost 27 years ever since we bought our house two doors down. Tom was the nicest man you'd ever want to meet. We were so blessed to get to know him and his lovely family. You could always see him and Judy puttering in their yard of which they took great pride. Then later Tom would be relaxing watching sports on his TV he had in his outdoor man cave which doubled as a garden shed and his patio lanterns. There'd be Tom sitting on his lawn chair drinking a cold beer and saying hi to whoever might happen to walk by. He was a family man first and foremost and oh how he adored them, and they him. You could always see him taking out the van and driving around front to pick up his girl Judy as he probably had from the first time they met and fell in love. Sometimes they'd have the grandkids in tow. Always taking the time to wave and say hi Joyce and Andy. He had a way of making you feel like you mattered to him and our kids and grandkids adored him, especially at Halloween. They couldn't wait to knock on Tom's door and see what treats he had for them. We will all miss you Tom and we hold Judy and the kids in our prayers. May the memories he left and the love that you will always have for him get you through these tough times. Cherish what he cherished Life Love & Family. Sincerely Andy, Joyce, Tyler, Amber, Hudson and Declan LeClair - Posted by: Andy and Joyce LeClair (Neighbours) on: May 13, 2015

  • Sorry for the loss of Tom through Bristol and Air Canada he taught a lot of us younger mechs the right and wrong of aviation and we will never forget him. Friends and curling buddy's will always remember him cowboy. - Posted by: brian welling/cowboy (friend) on: May 13, 2015

  • My deepest sympathies to all the family. My prayers are with you. So sorry to hear of the passing of 'Mr.Mitchell'. Remembering all the memories. He was an amazing man and father. - Posted by: Bonnie Squires (Friend of the family) on: May 12, 2015

  • I will always remember Uncle Tommy with fond memories. His kind heart, patience and love for family were definitely second to none. My condolences go out to the whole Mitchell family. Good byes are not forever, good byes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you, until we meet again. - Posted by: Melissa Lawson (Niece ) on: May 12, 2015

  • I worked with Tom for many years at Air Canada , his nickname was magic fingers, it was a pleasure to work with him My condolences to his family on this great loss - Posted by: Wayne Collin (Co-worker) on: May 12, 2015

  • Our condolences go out to all your famliy members, we had a lot of good times in the good old days. Unfortunately I am not in Winnipeg, so be unable to attend the service, but my thoughts will be. Gerry and Elaine Bentley - Posted by: Gerry Bentley (Old Friend ) on: May 12, 2015

  • Tom was that kind of neighbour you always hope to have. Kind ,thoughtful and very helpful. We will miss seeing you puttering in your yard and garden ......The kids adored you and Judy especially at Halloween...... Judy you are in our prayers .... Such a great loss such a great love.... Your children and grandchildren will see you through this as you will see them through this loss of the greatest man they & you will ever know. Tom RIP your journey continues free of pain and suffering but full with the love of those you must leave behind for a time. God Bless you all. From the LeClair family. - Posted by: Joyce,Andy,Tyler,Amber,Hudson & Declan (Neighbours) on: May 12, 2015

  • So Sorry for your loss.. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time.... (((((Hugs))))) - Posted by: Wendy (Elliott) Laurencelle (Friend of Gordon(son)) on: May 11, 2015

  • So sorry to hear about Tommy..codolences to you Judy and all your family..thoughts and prayers for you all..from Vic and Sandra Kasprick and family - Posted by: Sandra Kasprick (Neighbours) on: May 11, 2015

  • Tommie Many memories of our past relationship will remain , our verbal chatter and insults will be missed , make sure you select the right club for new course you now play . R.I.P. - Posted by: Charles Goddard (Golfing Partner-Work Partner-Friend) on: May 11, 2015

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