Mary “Betty” Mitchell, 91

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Johnstone) Mitchell of Pottstown PA passed away May 18, Thursday, at Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living, Boyertown, PA.

She was born May 23, 1931 in St. Stephen, NB Canada. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, James J. Mitchell (2002), one brother William Alexander "Sandy" Johnstone, (1991), one son, J. Bruce Mitchell (2022) of Pottstown PA. She is survived by one daughter Heather Maureen Young of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, one son Phillip John Mitchell (Patricia) of Boyertown, one sister-in-law Pierrette Johnstone of Montreal, Quebec, and son-in-law Brian Hozyash of Spring City, PA, along with one granddaughter Maria Young, 5 grandsons, James and Tristen Young, Westley, Matthew and Travis Mitchell and one great granddaughter, Isla Mitchell.

Betty loved gardening; often finding her pulling weeds and tending to her flowers. She loved having a cup of tea while she did the morning crossword puzzle in the paper. She loved to read suspense and murder mysteries. Her favorite show was Judge Judy. She always kept a stash of chocolate or ice cream in the freezer. Betty loved watching the birds, especially cardinals. Also loved butterflies and hummingbirds. She always made sure you were fed and loved. It was an honor to have Betty a part of our lives for so long. This isn't goodbye, just see you later. Her light will be missed, but never forgotten. Interment will be in Calders Head Cemetery, Deer Island NB, Canada, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Betty’s name.

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Heather and Phillip so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing!!I loved her and always made a point of going to see her if we were on Deer Island at the same time !
Would love to attend the service of her burial and see the two you !!Lotsa love to the both of you at this sad time!Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers xo God Bless Sandra and Donnie ??????????

~ Sandra and Donnie Pendleton North Rustico, PE
5/27/2023 10:04:39 PM

Our sincere condolences to Philip and Heather and other family members on the loss of Betty.

~ Dale and Lois Mitchell STUART TOWN, NB
5/27/2023 4:25:57 PM

my condolences to Heather and Phillip. i remember when you all visited Der Island in summertime. we were always at your house then. RIP Betty dear!!

~ Betty Mitchell Daigle
5/26/2023 8:29:35 PM

Dear Phillip & Heather, I was so sad to hear about Aunt Betty. She was a wonderful aunt & I so looked forward to you kids & her coming up to the island each summer. The summers were so short and it seemed she had an open door policy for all the family to visit whenever we wished. She was a special aunt & I will miss her. That is a great picture of her.

~ Paul R. Richardson Lambert's Cove, NB
5/26/2023 8:01:54 PM