Linden P. Mitchell, construction worker

Linden P. Mitchell, 70, of Georgetown passed away peacefully Thursday, May 17, 2018, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Linden was born and raised in Georgetown, son of the late Glenn and Naomi (Pettyjohn) Mitchell. For the past six years he resided at Brandywine Senior Living in Fenwick Island.

Linden worked for George and Lynch Inc., in the construction industry in many different capacities, for many years. For a short time, several years ago, he worked for the Dupont Company in Seaford.

Linden served in the U.S. Army from 1966-68 and received an honorable discharge with the rank of SP4.

His memberships included: lifetime member of Georgetown Volunteer Fire Company Station 77, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 646, American Legion Post 8, as well as, The Improved Order of Redmen Nanticoke Tribe 21.

In addition to his parents, Linden is preceded in death by a brother, Jerry.

He is survived by a sister, Glenda Mitchell; a brother, Wayne A. Mitchell Sr. and wife Sumi; aunt, Florence Adams; niece, Theresa Mitchell; nephew, Wayne A. Mitchell Jr.; great-nephew Wayne A. Mitchell III; several cousins and extended family; as well as his caregivers at Brandywine whom he considered family.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, with visitation after 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Georgetown Fire Company, PO Box 77, Georgetown, DE 19947. or the charity of your choice.