Mitchell, Walter S., 89, of Pembroke Pines, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012. Walter was born in Rochester, NY to parents, Walter Mitchell and Alice Smith Mitchell. He is survived by his dear wife, Mary N. Mitchell. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 28, 2012, from 6-9 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:30 PM, at Boyd-Panciera University Drive Chapel. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, September 29, 2012, 12:00 PM, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
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Stanley and Diana Galper (Pembroke Pines FL USA)
September 21, 2012, 12:00 am
We are heartbroken to hear of Father Walt’s passing. All one had to do is look in his eyes to know his kindness, gentleness, and knowing. His soul filled beauty now rests in God’ s loving arms.
Richard & Kathleen Sharp (Miramar FL)
October 2, 2012, 12:00 am
We really enjoyed knowing Fr. Walt. He performed our wedding ceremony & we will always treasure his wisdom & humor. He will be greatly missed.
Nancy Swanton (Anchorage AK)
April 22, 2013, 12:00 am
I’m sorry to hear of the death of Walter. He was my Dad’s first cousin John Swanton, born July 4, 1020, son of Margaret and Ray Swanton; Margaret and Walter’s mother, Alice, were sisters. I remember visiting Aunt Alice and Walter with my family when I was a child and have nice memories of that. My family lived in Madison, Wisconsin. My granmother was with us on that trip to NY late 1950’s, and I was quite young. We had lost touch with Walter, and in researching my grandmother’s side of the family history, I found this obituary. What nice tributes to Walter. I’m sure he provided much comfort and wisdom to many over the years. My belated condolences to the family.
Sincerely,
Nancy Swanton
P.O. Box 220468
Anchorage, AK 99522
Rick Castro (Cape Coral FL)
May 13, 2013, 12:00 am
I am so blessed that God put Father Mitch in my life. I took the RCIA class that he and Noel taught in St Edward and it was life changing. He was so kind and his sense of humor was amazing.
My dear friend till we meet again in paradise.
My condolences to Noel and family.
Rick Castro (Cape Coral FL)
September 19, 2014, 12:00 am
Another year has passed since Father Walter left this world. Those years I attended morning mass in the warehouse before the St Edwards building was completed were so special. Father Walter would give the sign of peace to each and every person. Thank you God for having allowed Father Walt into my life. Till we meet again in paradise.