Kenneth F. Mitchell

LYNN – Kenneth “Ken” Frederick Mitchell, 83, of Peabody, formerly a longtime resident of Lynn, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at his home in Brooksby Village, Peabody. Ken was a devoted husband to the late Geraldine “Gerri” Gladys (Cronin) Mitchell for almost 61 years of marriage.

Born, raised and educated in Lynn, Ken was the son of the late William and Muriel (Coburn) Mitchell. Ken was a graduate of Lynn Tech class of 1957.

Ken was the loving father of Sue Pietrantonio and her husband, David of East Kingston, NH, Karyn Hendrickson and her husband, Ray of Boxford, Ronald Mitchell and his wife Kelly of Seabrook, NH and Kristen Orlando and her husband Joseph of East Kingston, NH; The grandfather of Nicholas and Nathan Pietrantonio, Kevin Hendrickson and his wife, Emma, Scott Ray, Michael Brightwell and his husband Chase, Kelsey LaGross and her husband Jason, Brian Mitchell and his wife Abigail, Allison Mitri and her husband, Dominic, and Taylor Orlando; the great grandfather of Aiden, Connor, Kathryn, Lincoln, Colton, Finn, and Dean; the 3rd oldest of 14 siblings – Bonnie Dexter, Laurie Turner, Robin Dexter, Tami Mitchell and was predeceased by John “Jack” Mitchell, Mary Ellen Mitchell, Cathy Allen, Patricia Dick, Lorna Monteiro, William Mitchell, Cheryl Girard, Robert Mitchell, Richard Mitchell; the uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Ken proudly served in the Navy from 1959 to 1962 which included the time of the Cuba missile crisis. After the Navy Ken joined Boston Gas where he worked for his entire career until his retirement. Ken attended Calvary Christian Church, Lynnfield and was a past long time member, choir member and board member of the First Assembly of God Church in Lynn. Ken was a longtime member of the National Precious Moments Collectibles Association and very much enjoyed traveling the world with his wife, Gerri, on the Association’s annual cruises, especially to the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Ken’s hobbies included fishing, oil painting, watching war movies and collecting guns particularly ones of historical significance. Ken was a member of the Danvers Fish and Game club. Most of all he loved spending time with his entire family, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

At the request of the family, masks will be required to attend the wake and funeral services. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, February 20th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn. His funeral service will be held on Monday, February 21st at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Christian Church, Lynnfield, officiated by Rev. Timothy Schmidt, please meet at the church. Burial will follow at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Christian Church, 47 Grove St., Lynnfield, MA. 01940.