MONROE — Reginald Mitchell, 70, of Monroe, passed away Oct. 6, 2014, in Bangor. He was born in Union on May 14, 1944, the son of Alwood True Mitchell Sr. and Ida Rachel (Williams) Mitchell. He grew up in Appleton and Searsmont.

He loved hunting on Appleton Ridge most of all. In 1960, Gram, Rachel and Al moved to Monroe and Dad lived with his grandparents in North Waldoboro until his graduation from Appleton High School in 1962. He joined Gram in Monroe, where they raised chickens until 1964 when they bought Monroe General Store. He worked as a longshoreman on the Searsport docks as well. He provided service to his fellows and community as town constable, a member of Monroe Lions Club and served as fire chief from 1977 to 1986. In 1982 they sold the store, and he went to work for the Dysart family. He hauled fuel for seven years, then started at Cold Brook Energy in 1989, where he worked at the time of his death.

As a dedicated father, son, brother and friend, he spent his entire life touching the lives of others in service, leadership and support without hesitation. When the various calls to service came, Dad went. Together with his wife of 20 years and mother of his children, he instilled a “family first” belief system, and he leaves behind a lifetime legacy of fundamental family values, honor, generosity, integrity, respect and most of all, humor.

Amidst multiple employments, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, aggressive cribbage, practical joking, bowling and was an all-around lover of Mother Nature with all of its raw landscape and wildlife. As a strong and passionate swimmer, he enjoyed water play with his children and was quick to challenge any daring soul to a race across Swan Lake and back.

Reginald was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Rachel E. Oxley; and a brother, Alwood T. Mitchell Jr. He is survived by his children, Aaron Mitchell of Brooks, Kimberly Mitchell of Monroe, and Kirk Mitchell and his significant other, Nora Proulx, of Bucksport; and their mother, Sally Philbrick of Monroe; his step-children, Erika Sawyer and her husband, Mark, of Newport, and Christopher Burbello of Frankfort and their children; his brother-in-law, Walter O. Oxley of Etna; many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Bill Chapman, Randy Higgins and his entire Dysart Family.

Family and friends are invited to call Sunday, Oct. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave. in Belfast, followed by a reception at the Odd Fellows Hall in Monroe. Committal will be at Harmony Place Cemetery for both Reginald and his mother, Ida R. Mitchell.

Those who wish may make donations in Reginald's memory to the Monroe Town Library or the Monroe Fire Department.