Agnes Sofie (Hansen) Mitchell

“AGGIE”  MITCHELL

(1934-2016)

   It is with tremendous sadness and grief that we announce the passing of Agnes Sofie Mitchell of Blairmore, Alberta.  She graced this world with 82 years of life and on October 27, 2016, Aggie passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded with the love of her family in the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre. 

   Born on August 3, 1934 in Claresholm, Alberta to parents Harold and Clara Hansen, Aggie was raised with a sense of pride in her community, to value knowledge and to persevere where others would not.  In 1953, she entered St. Michael’s School of Nursing and aided in several health organizations including our area’s main CPR and First Aid instructor in the years to come.  Her charismatic and generous nature drew the attention of Lawrence Charles Mitchell and on December 14, 1956, they were wed in holy matrimony.  She was further blessed with her own family and found more opportunities to nurture and demonstrate her generous affections. 

   Aggie had many passions including photography, oil painting, sewing, crochet, knitting, cooking, old-time music and dancing.  Her accomplishments throughout her lifetime are too numerous to recite but they are worthy of recognition of what made her so very special.  From teacher and mentor to Registered Nurse with numerous official offices; she was also recognized for contributions to Canada by Her Majesty the Queen and awarded the Diamond Jubilee Medal from former Premier A. Redford, won the Crowsnest Pass Woman of Distinction Award and was a perpetual volunteer for countless community events - Aggie made her mark in this world doing what she loved – helping those around her.  She would regard her greatest accomplishment to be her family.  She was devoted to her husband and cherished by her children, grandchildren and entire clan; they filled her heart with joy and she treasured every moment of celebration and sorrow spent with them.  Her legacy will be our fond memories of her, the hearts she touched with her compassion and the family she nurtured who will love her forever.  May she rest in the peace of Christ to await the time when we will all meet again.

   She is survived by her beloved husband, Lawrence Mitchell of Blairmore; children, Kris Johnston of Coleman, Jim Mitchell of Medicine Hat and Lee (Donn Irwin) Mitchell of Nimpo Lake, BC; grandchildren, Krista Fath, Adam Johnston, Nicholle (Dustin) Auger, Courtney Beaudoin, Rae-Anne Robinson, Shantele Wenisch, Meghan Oswald and Shelby Oswald; great grandchildren, Celtie, Kiara, Zachery, Vienna, Amber and Lucas; her brother, Alfred (Sharon Holtz) Hansen; sister, Jeannie Allison; and numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and loving extended family members.

   She was predeceased by her parents, Harold & Clara Hansen and her son-in-law, Darrel Johnston.

   A Celebration of Life will be hosted on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 1:00 pm in the M.D. McEachern Community Centre in Bellevue (2802-222 St.) with Pastor Al Robinson officiating.  Several honoured delegations will be in attendance and all are welcome.  Donations in memory may be made to the CNP Health Fdn, Box 455, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0.  Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. 

Fantin's Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555.

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