Reuben Mitchell
Reuben Mitchell, 76, a 56 year resident of Dorchester, died on December 26, 2010 after a lengthy illness.
Born in Arkansas, Reuben was a graduate of Langston High School in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He entered the US Air Force and received an honorable discharge after four years of service.
Reuben then became a meat cutter for North American Packing Co., and later joined the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Correctional Department. He retired from the Nashua St. Jail as Captain of Transportation.
Reuben was a member of the MW Hiram Grand Lodge, Masons, 3rd Degree.
Beloved husband of Mary F. (Green). Father of Renita M. Swann of Jacksonville, NC. Grandfather of Unique M and Brandy J. Swann. Great-grandfather of Karleigh J. Swann. Brother of the late Earl Mitchell.
A Masonic Funeral Service will be held in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Tuesday, Jan. 4 at 11:00AM. A visiting hour will be held one hour prior to the service, 10-11AM on Tuesday. Interment Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Reuben’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Guestbook Entries
Dear Sister Mitchell,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Reuben’s passing. Reuben was a fine man and a significant influence for good in others’ lives. We feel a real loss in his passing and want to extend our sympathy to you and your family. Our family is honored and privileged to have known him. In the months to come, please know that our family loves and cares about you. We will be in touch.
Papa, I miss you so much and I’m happy that you are no longer in pain nor are you suffering. I really wish that I could have made it up there to see you one last time and tell you how much I love you. I’m very grateful for the time that we did have and the time we were able to spend together in April; you were also able to meet Little Miss Karleigh and as you called her “Destruction.” I know that you are now an angel who is watching over Nana Mary, Mom, Me, Pnut and Karleigh. I love you Papa and we will meet again.