Mitchell, Joseph Darwyn Joe passed away tragically as the result of an accident on Monday, February 27th, 2017. He was born February 1st, 1948 to the late Alphonsus and Myrtle (McDougall) Mitchell. Joe was the loved husband and best friend of Darlene (Ritchie) Mitchell and cherished father of Ryan (Sylvia Kerr) and Sean (Kate Crosbie) and proud grandpa of baby Joey. He was the dear brother of Gary (Marilyn) Mitchell and the late Jack Mitchell and brother-in-law of Cathy (Don) Pennett, Dale (Sylvia) Ritchie, Stan (Sharlene) Ritchie, Terry Ritchie, Bob (Linda) Ritchie, Sherry (Lee) Brady and Mark (Dawn) Ritchie. Joe was the dear friend of Carl and Joyce Kilpatrick. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Sunday March 5th, 2017 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Monday at 10:00 A.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance of Joe, contributions to the Calvin United Church or the Laidley Cemetery would be appreciated. Through his death, Joe was able to provide the gift of life to others through organ donation.