WILTON – Jeff Mitchell, 63, of Farmington, died suddenly early Tuesday evening, Aug. 26, in Wilton.
He was born on June 14, 1951 in Portland, Maine, son of the late Dr. Chet and Betty (Henderson) Mitchell. He was a 1969 graduate of Mt. Blue High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Maine at Orono.
He operated his own auto repair business and also was an instructor of Business Administration and Economics at the University of Maine at Farmington before acquiring his real estate license in 1986, his Brokers license in 1987, and becoming one of the leading brokers in Franklin County as part owner of Village Realty, Inc.
He was the longest continuously serving member of the Maine Real Estate Commission, having been first appointed by Gov. John McKernan in 1988. Jeff was past president of the Real Estate Education Association of Maine, the Tri-Valley United Way chairman in 1997, and served on the Farmington Board of Appeals, Advisory Committee and Ad Hoc Tax Committee.
He was selected as his local Board’s Realtor of the Year for 1997 and 2011. He was also a licensed pilot, a notary public and member of Friends of Wilson Lake.
Jeff is survived by his sister, Sally Mitchell and her companion, Larry Souther of Livermore Falls; his brothers Kent Mitchell and his wife Patty of Jay; and David Mitchell and his wife Susan of Farmington; and many loved cousins, nieces, nephews and an aunt and uncle.
Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com
Family and friends are invited to a memorial time for Jeff at the Farmington Elks Lodge, 2430 School St., West Farmington on Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. If desired, a contribution may be given to Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road, Farmington, Maine 04938, in memory of Jeff’s beloved dog, Fred, who predeceased him. Arrangements by Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine.
You will be missed by many, Jeff.
I am saddened to lose such a true friend to heaven before his time! We will all miss your presence, Jeff.
Love you Jeff
So sad to hear. Jeff will be missed. Our condolences to his family.
A fine man… Gone to soon. RIP Jeff. U will be missed by so many…
Sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. 10 years ago I was living out of state and wanted to buy a home in the western mountains of Maine. I was looking for a buyer’s agent to help me find a home. At that time there were only a few people listed in Maine as a buyer’s agent and Jeff was one! He helped me find a beautiful home and actually helped me sell another home. He was so nice and helpful. I couldn’t have asked for a better first experience coming to live in Maine. Condolences to Jeff’s family and friends.
There are mansions in heaven for people like Jeff. I will miss him dearly.
I did not know Jeff well, but I met him a number of times when visiting friends at Wilson Lake. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was definitely taken much too young. My condolences to his friends and family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
What a good guy! + had to leave so soon! So deeply sorry for the loss of your brother, Sally & family
One of the nicest people I have ever known. Jeff you will be missed!
Another angel in heaven. Taken from us way to soon.
Please extend my condolences to the family.
With sincere sympathy,
Evelyn N. Kalloch
Cushing
I met Jeff through the local banks that I worked at in Farmington. I also met him through Orchard Park Nursing facility where his Mom was doing rehab and she was a roommate with my Mom who had broken her hip. Jeff was always one of the nicest people you could meet. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. It has been said and I agree that another angel taken way too soon. Rest in Peace Jeff.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and many, many friends at this sad time. (Jeff was taken way too soon!)
My heart broke when I heard the news of your passing. You were the most kind, caring, loving, considerate man I met. You would do anything for someone in need, help a friend without thinking twice or ask for anything in return. You always had a smile on your face. You were taken from this earth and given your wings much to early. Heaven gained a sweet loving angel. You will miss you dearly. Love ya. :( RIP Jeff.
So sorry to hear. One of the nicest guys I’ve ever had the pleasure of hanging out with. Will miss that great smile.
Condolences to family.
My sympathy to Jeff’s’ brothers and sister, and Jeff, May you rest in peace with your wonderful Mom and Dad.
That would be I will miss you dearly.
Nice guy to work with will miss having him around. May God bless the family.
Around 1970 Jeff and I became good friends.We spent hours hanging out on my grandparents front porch on Wilson Lake.We hibernated 3 different winters in cheap rents.The SHED was a one room cottage “with attached outhouse”. A couple winters in E. Dixfield.”The Kingdom” on Holeman brook.Life was an adventure.My head is full of stories.There was no Facebook back then.We hung around Rick and Kathy Wickens Western Auto steps and the boat landing in Wilton to gather a few friends.White’y would drive by and check on us once in a while.If you knew Jeff for a little while he became a level up from a friend.We are all so lucky, from now on, we just have to stop at the bottom of Wilson lake and he will be sitting on the rock wall.Jeff was made from good stock Betty and Chet.All of us that knew JEFF were LUCKY!!.Love~~~Russ +Cheryl Moody
A pleasure to know and talk with you. You will be missed.
I was in shock to hear the news of Jeff’s passing. I had known him for 26 years. He has always been a kind, caring, honest, respectable friend and business man. You will be remembered fondly. I remember you playing piano and singing me a James Taylor song to cheer me up many years ago. You were too-notch as a professor of one of my college classes. R.I.P.
I was so sorry to hear about Jeff. While it has been at least a dozen years since I last saw him I regret that I will not get another chance. We had many good times together.
Dear Dave and Family, I was so very sorry to hear of your sudden and tragic loss. I’m thinking of all of you, and wishing you peace and comfort as you remember the good times you shared with Jeff.
Sally & family…..sorry for your loss.