Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Edwin Mitchell, (1884-31/10/1937). "a man of upright character"

OBITUARY

MR EDWIN MITCHELL, 53 years. We regret to record the death at Cromwell Hospital, early yesterday morning, of Mr Edwin Mitchell, at the age of 53 years. The late Mr Mitchell had been in good health until a few days ago when he became seriously ill and was admitted to the hospital for an urgent operation. Although he came through this fairly well he later took a turn for the worse and passed away as recorded above. The late Mr Mitchell was a native of Cromwell, being the second youngest son of very old pioneers, the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Mitchell. During his early life he was engaged as a coach driver on the service to Tarras and later followed the milling industry. For the past 25 years he had resided at Nevis where he was employed by the Vincent County Council as roadman and only a few months ago he returned to reside in Cromwell. The late Mr Mitchell had spent practically all his life in the district and was a man highly thought of by his employers and respected and esteemed by a very large circle of old friends in the town and district. A man of upright character, with a quiet and unassuming nature, he was popular with all. He is survived by his wife and a family of four sons and four daughters, five of whom are grown-up, and to these, as well as many relatives in Cromwell, the deepest sympathy of many friends is extended. The funeral will take place to-morrow, Tuesday, at 2.30 p.m.  -Cromwell Argus, 1/11/1937.


Cromwell Cemetery.


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