Eleanor Mary Mitchell

Indian Township – Eleanor Mary Mitchell, 70, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at her home. Eleanor was born in Indian Township on October 5, 1940, daughter of the late Lewey and Irene (Newell) Dana. After school she worked as a cook for the Elderly Meal Site and then became a receptionist for the Indian Township Tribal Government, where she worked for over 30 years. Eleanor was a Communicant of St. Ann R.C. Church, Peter Dana Point, and held positions on various boards, including the Indian Township School Board. She enjoyed playing bingo, board games, cards and watching the Game Show Network. Eleanor’s most cherished moments were those spent with her family, especially around the holidays. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son Chester Newell; two sisters, Martha Barstis and Phyllis Saunders; and a brother Kenneth Newell. Surviving are her five children, Dana Newell and his fiancé Patty Mitchell of Indian Township, Joseph Mitchell Jr. of Pleasant Point, Kathy Mitchell and her fiancé Mark Mitchell of Indian Island, Betty Francis and her husband Patrick of Indian Township, and Myra Sabattus and her husband Richard of Indian Township; her siblings, Jeannette Parker, Robert Newell, and Stephen Newell and his wife Audrey, all of Indian Township; two special grandchildren, Leeann Thornton whom was like a daughter to her, and Trever Mitchell who lived with her; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; her two “Beano Buddies”, Doris Chapman and Charlotte Glover; and her faithful canine companion Princess. Visiting hours will begin 11 a.m. Friday, January 14 at her residence, 74 US Route 1, Indian Township, until 10 a.m. Monday, January 17. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father James Plourde 11 a.m. Monday at St. Ann R.C. Church, Peter Dana Point. Burial will follow in the Tribal Cemetery. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.