RICHMOND-Theodore Almon Mitchell “Ted”, 79, passed away on November 29, 2014 at Horizon’s Living & Rehab Center in Brunswick. He was born on April 28, 1935 in Richmond to Theodore & Doris Holman Mitchell.

Ted grew up in Richmond Maine, where he attended Richmond High School. He worked as a stitcher for Etonic Shoe where he worked for over 25 years. He left there and went for to work for Bath Iron Works where he worked for about 5 years before retiring.

Ted enjoyed camping and woodworking.

Ted is survived by his children: Susan Alexander and husband Kirk of Richmond, Allen Mitchell of Richmond, Dennis Mitchell of Mount Vernon and Laurie Boucher and husband John of Richmond. Grandchildren: Alysia Alexander of Richmond, Kirk Alexander Jr of Richmond, Allen Mitchell Jr of Kansas, Jessica Mitchell of Texas and Robert Jolly of Kansas and 7 beautiful great-grandchildren.

Ted was preceded in death by his wives: Arlene Berry Mitchell and Evelyn Robbins Mitchell, Parents: Theodore & Doris Holman Mitchell.

Ted is survived by his current companion of 27 years, Betty Lavallee of North Waterboro.

At Ted’s request there will be no visiting hours or funeral service at this time. There will be a graveside service in the spring at Forest Hill Cemetery in Dresden, Maine.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Beacon Hospice 54 Atlantic Place South Portland, ME 04106 (207) 772-0929. To share your thoughts and condolences with the family, please visit www.kincerfuneralhome.com