Obituary of Edgar Lorne Mitchell

Edgar Lorne Mitchell was born on November 22, 1937 and left us on July 13, 2022. He leaves to mourn his passing his loving family, wife Carole, son Scott, daughter Daphne and step-son David (Tracy) Klym. He was predeceased by his parents Lorne and Myrle and his brother Wesley. He also leaves grand dogs Mable and Ogie and grand cat Nurse Annie. He is now spending time with Ruth and Tim who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Edgar was born and raised in Wainwright and was blessed with a happy childhood enjoying summers at Clearlake, time in Young Peoples, many years in Sea Cadets and participating in hockey, curling and golf. After school he worked at the Husky Refinery before deciding to enter the field of Education. Edgar spent his adult years working as a teacher and principal in Fort McMurray where he was well respected by students, parents and educators. He was known for his kindness, fairness and wisdom. It is here Edgar joined the Masons and has just completed 50 years with the organization. After retirement, he built the cabin at the lake where he spent many happy days watching birds, listening to music, having coffee with friends, cheering his awesome Oilers and travelling to distant locales. At this time he affiliated with Buffalo Park Lodge where he held various offices including District Deputy. Failing health determined a need to move from his beloved lake to Edmonton where he later passed. A memorial service will be held at Grace United Church in Wainwright, Alberta at 1:00 on August 2, 2022.