John "Rae" Mitchell
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- May 1
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MITCHELL, John "Rae" - 1952 – 2025 - Sadly passed away suddenly but peacefully, after a short illness, at Dunedin Hospital on Friday, April 25, 2025, with family by his side, aged 73 years. Deeply loved cherished husband and soulmate to Roslyn, loved father and father-in law to Paul and Katherine (Te Anau), Brendon and Kate (Queenstown), Scott and Sara (Clinton). Adored Poppa to grandchildren, Rita, Austen, Kora, Rome, William, and Issac. Son of the late William (Jim) and Doris Mitchell, loved brother and brother-in-law of Alan*, William*, Janet*, Edna Cole, Mervyn and Judy Mitchell, Sharon*, and Robert Gray (Australia), son in-law of Bob* and Shan* Gray (Australia), Uncle to all his nieces and nephews around New Zealand and overseas. Rae was a loved and respected loyal friend to many in the farming community and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The family acknowledge and extend our thanks to the Otago Rescue Helicopter team and the staff on Ward 7A at Dunedin Hospital for their care and compassion and support during this difficult time. A service to celebrate Rae's life will be held at Clinton Presbyterian Church, Church Street, on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Clinton Cemetery. Rae's family warmly invite you thereafter to join them for light refreshments at the Clinton Hall Function Room, to further share memories of Rae. Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. Messages to 3443 Waipahi Highway, Wairuna 9584.
(*denotes deceased)
Deepest sympathy to you Roslyn and family and Edna, Mervyn and your families. Sorry but I won't be with you on Friday but will be thinking of you all. Love from Ailsa O'Brien (Dunn)
Sorry Roslyn, My thoughts are with you and your family and the extended family of Edna and Mervyn and their families. I have fond memories of Rae when we were growing up and holidays at Kaka Point. Sorry I can't make it tomorrow, but will be thinking of you all
Love Heather Mills (nee Dunn)