Joseph Charles Mitchell Jr. Obituary (1948 - 2016)

Joseph C. Mitchell Jr., 68, of Madison, passed away at his home on Friday, December 9, 2016 in Madison, Maine. He was born in Montclair, New Jersey, on October 23, 1948 the son of Joseph C. Mitchell Sr., and Lorraine Mitchell. He graduated from Farmington High School in the class of 1967, and then he graduated from the University of Farmington in 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in education. Joseph served in the US Navy. He worked for Lyons Vending and Appliances in Skowhegan for many years, he started as a reserve officer for Madison Police Department in 1981 becoming a full time officer within one year and he retired in 2015 from the Madison Police Department. He was also a reserve officer for the Somerset County Sherriff’s Department. He was currently working for the Somerset County District Court and Superior Court in Skowhegan. He also worked at the Fryeburg fair as security and in charge of the grounds staff. Joe was a member and past exalted ruler of the Skowhegan/Madison Elks Lodge in Skowhegan. He taught hunters safety since the 1970’s for the Oak Pond Hunters Safety Group and later Adult Education group or any group that called he would do the class for. He also was the firearms instructor for the local police departments and was the instructor for the Junior Rifle Club in Madison, Maine. He was a stamp collector, liked model railroads and hunting. He is survived by his long-time partner Martha Douglas of Madison; he is also survived by his son Edward of CA; one brother Alexander Mitchell of Farmington, and several cousins. He was predeceased by his mother and his father. Visiting hours will be held Thursday December 15, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Maine.