Obituary of Cora Irene Mitchell

Cora Irene Mitchell (nee Holden) passed away at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Sunday Feb. 23, 2025 at the age of 92.

Predeceased by her beloved husband of 61 years, Lawrence (2013).  

Dear mother of Corina (Charles Henderson) and Phillip and his partner Andrea Kedzierski. Loving and proud grandmother of Katelyn Van Veen.

Predeceased by parents Bristol Holden and Elsie (nee Markham) and siblings Herbert Holden (Phyllis), Arthur Holden (Frances), Edith Hastings (William), Winnifred Kinkade (Jim), Ruth Squire (Cecil), sister-in-law Doreen McMurray (Harry) and son-in-law Frank Van Veen (2015).

Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and their families. Special thanks to Ed and Valerie Hastings and Paula McMurray-Hoare for all of their help with appointments and errands for the last number of years.

Cora worked many years as a secretary for Allied Farm Equipment, Maxwell Company in St. Marys, and McLean-Foster followed by many years in the admitting department at St. Marys Memorial Hospital.  She was a faithful member of St. Marys United Church, The McConnell Club and enjoyed square dancing with Lawrence for many years.  

Family and friends are invited to the ST. MARYS UNITED CHURCH, 85 Church St. S. St. Marys, on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 for visitation from 1 pm until the time of the Memorial Service at 2 pm with Rev. Robert Lawson officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Interment in St. Marys Cemetery at a later date.  

Memorial donations may be made to the Crohn’s & Colitis  Canada or Diabetes Canada.