MITCHELL, Michael John 3rd September 2026. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Loving and much loved husband of Grace. A very loving dad to Lisa, Louise and Michael, father-in-law to Stephen, David and Mel. Devoted grandad to Chloe, Kelsey, Evan, Ellie, Hollie, Phoebe, Noah and Ava. Dear son of Ruby and the late Jimmy, doting brother of Trica and brother-in-law.

A celebration of life will be held in Douglas Funeral Church on Friday 11th September at 2pm followed by committal at Roselawn Crematorium at 4.40pm.

No flowers please. Donations if desired to Beyond the Battlefield c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Old soldiers don’t die, they just fade away.