Obituary of Theodora Mitchell
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Theodora Lorraine
Mitchell
Corner Brook, NL
Theodora Lorraine Mitchell (Cull) passed peacefully away at Masonic Park in St. John’s on March 4, 2013 in her 95th year. Theodora, born in Port aux Basque, spent all her life in Corner Brook. Five years ago she moved to St. John’ to be close to her daughter Karen. Theodora was a school teacher, teaching in Humbermouth, John’s Beach and Stephenville Crossing in her early years and later at Humber United Elementary School. Her love of teaching and education was evident in all she did. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church and sang in the choir there for many years. She was also involved with the Masonic Ladies Auxiliary. Theodora was predeceased by her parents John & Amelia Roberts Cull, her brother Jack, her beloved husband Roland and son David, and sisters Molly Hansen, Sylvia Rhind, Marguerite Finn, Shirley Christianson, Jacqueline Carter, and many sister-in-laws, most recently Mary Morris of Corner Brook. Leaving to mourn are daughters Karen Mitchell, St. John’s, Linda Mills, Chester, NS, son-in-law Harold Mills and grandsons Andrew: wife Alison, and Matthew. She has one remaining sister, Vera Durham of Oakville, and many nieces and nephews. There will be visitation at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue, Corner Brook, from 7pm to 9pm Thursday March 14, 2013. Funeral service will be at St. John the Evangelist Church Friday March 15, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with The Very Rev. Baxter Park officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Family flowers only. If so desired a donation in memory of Theodora can be made to St. John the Evangelist Church or The Shriners. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.