Thomaston - On June 4, 2014 at 7:00 P.M., Kevin Allen Mitchell passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, friends and beloved dog, Isabelle. Kevin was a Vietnam veteran who proudly enlisted to serve his country. During his tour in Vietnam he received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Kevin was a loyal New York Giants fan through the good years and the bad. He also was an avid Dale Earnhart fan and later a "Jr." fan. Kevin loved fishing, horseshoes and a cold beer. Kevin married Marlene Litke of Naugatuck, CT on November 20, 1970. They had two beautiful children, Heather Mitchell who resides in Naugatuck with Mike Daly, and Myriah Genest and her husband Dan Genest of Thomaston. Two of Kevins dearest friends were present at his bedside at his passing - Michael Cunningham, residing with Diane Bogues in New Milford, and Dan Genest. Kevin leaves behind many loving brothers and sisters, Peter Mitchell and his wife Christine of Burlington, CT, Dennis Mitchell and his wife Patty, Sharon Mitchell, Brian Mitchell, Joyce Slitz and her husband Steve, all of Montrose, CO, Terry Mitchell and his wife Sandy of Libby, MT, Colleen Dalla and her husband Daniel of Arvada, Colorado, and Kathleen Mitchell of Grand Junction, CO who resides with Dale Vasely; and several loving nieces and nephews. There will be no services. A family gathering will be held on Saturday, June 7th to celebrate his life. Donations can be made in Kevins name to any animal or wildlife foundation or the American Cancer Society. Kevin will be greatly missed

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