This may be late and I apologize.  My name is Karen.  Many may not know of me but I am first cousin to Wayne.  His father Albert was my father's brother (Paul Maslauskas who has been deceased since 1985).  I wish in life I got to know both Albert and Wayne.  I never came to know of Albert's name till recently.  In fact, I barely know this side of the family and I would love to very much.  My heartfelt condolences to his family.  I apologize for reaching out in this manner.  If anyone in the family wish to get in touch with me, I would love to talk with you.

Donna, I'm so sorry to hear about Wayne. We worked together here in Ft Lauderdale at CA and we would always talk about getting our families together. I had lunch/dinner every time I was in Ft Myers. I considered Wayne a good friend and will miss talking with him. Rod Nail

We are at the airport now getting ready to board to go to Hawaii ..thinking of you because every time before I boarded a plan I would call you and tell you I loved you..so this is me telling you I love you daddy and I will talk to you when I'm back!!..I miss you

Daddy I miss you so much..today I finished Frankenstein the Dead Town by Dean Koontz..all I can think about is how much I want to tell you about it..you would have been so excited to read the final books to the Frankenstein novels..it ends positively and does not leave you hanging like book 3..I am happy I continued reading and all I want to do is share that with you because we shared our love of books together..you were so anxious to see how this series would end and i finished it for the both of us. I love you and i miss you.

Although we just met Wayne, he was the first person to welcome us to Florida. He was very kind and went out of his way to help us move here. I am so sorry for your loss.
God Bless, Heather & Jonathan Bryant

I am shocked and saddened of Wayne's passing.  I knew him back in high school and I have very fond memories of him.  He had a sweet soul and a kind heart. I am so very sorry for your loss.

dear mitchell family ,
i have worked for wayne for more than 5 years as his lawn tech and have never met a more honest and whole hearted person myself and family will miss him dearly . our hearts go out to all who knew him he was not only a client  but my dear friend .  he will be in out thoughts and hearts for ever . rest in peace my friend . 
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Dear Mitchell Family,
     My sincerest condolences for your loss. It is also a loss for everyone who had the joy of being touched by Wayne.  He had the quality to make others comfortable, relaxed and he was extremely fun to be around.  You wanted to be his friend.  As a physician I witness the deaths of many patients.  It is never easy to hear the news of their passing but sometimes it is even more difficult when a younger person  passes before their time, such is the case. I truly enjoyed our visits together and I will miss him. 
     Know that he is in a better place, that he will watch over you and that you will be together again one day.  May your love and support help you through this most difficult time, Sincerely,

I will always remember Mr. Mitchell giving encouraging comments and some funny ones too while at our basketball games. He was a funny guy with an amazing heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Dear Mitchell Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He was a great guy. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. 

The Favors Family

Dear Mitchell family,
We are so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He was a great guy. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. 

The Favors Family, and all the employees at This N That Services Inc.

Dear Judie, Erica and Ross,
There are no words to express my sorrow for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless and keep you all. Love, Lynn

So sorry for your loss. 
Wayne was a friend of mine for about two year's and a great person to talk to. When I tried to call him the other day before I knew what had happened. I thought I had dialed the wrong number. I was so used to " Wayne here ".
There's no doubt he will be missed by many.And again I'm so sorry for your loss.
Howard and Denise King

We are very sorry for your loss.  He was a nice man

Dear Allie, Katie, Donna and the Mitchell family--

Words will never be able to accurately describe Wayne.  Outgoing, friendly, caring, passionate is just a start. Many moons ago there was a friendly softball coach name Wayne, with an incredible daughter name Allie giving the Dusters all they could handle on the field.  Wayne brought stability and fun to softball and traveling together as a family was a blast.  Who will able forget Katie, Stephanie, Sammy, Anthony and Charlie in the outfield cheering for their sisters and putting up with softball.  The memories are endless and priceless.  

Every time we see the Sox's play we  know Wayne is cheering.  Wayne was the only person I know that drank more Dunkin Donuts coffee than me.  There was a phrase I was told years ago that symbolizes a person; Live, Love and Leave a Legacy; and that is what Wayne did!

Sincerely,
Chuck, Nancy, Charlie and Brittney Garabedian

TO THE MITCHELL FAMILY, I WAS SORRY TO HERE OF WAYNES PASSING WE ALWAYS HAD A GOOD TIME WHEN WE WERE TOGETHER. I FOUND A SAYING IN A NEWS PAPER A FEW YEARS BACK THAT HELPS ME THROUGH THESE TIMES[DEATH IS NOT A ENDING BUT A SYMBOL OF MOVEMENT ALONG THE PATH UPON WHICH WE ARE ALL TRAVELING.AS IT MAY BE PAINFUL TO LOSE CONTACT WITH THE PHYSICAL ASPECT OF ONE WE LOVE ,THE SPIRIT CAN NEVER BE LOST.WE HAVE BEEN AND ALWAYS WILL BE PART OF EACH OTHER].IHOPE THIS HELPS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.GOD BLESS. PAT CRUM

Dear Members of Wayne Mitchells' Family--

Please accept my condolances in your loss of Wayne. I had the honor of working with him during the Bishop Verot basketball season this year. Since I was new at running the scoreboard, I met Wayne for the first time. During the season we became friends, much due to his welcoming spirit. I also work as an usher at Spring Training,for the Twins, and this past Saturday Wayne attended the game and gave me a hug of friendship as he was leaving the stadium. Little did I know that would be my last contact with him. 

I want to wish all of his remaining family peace in your hearts in the coming days, as you deal with his untimely passing. He will be missed by many, and thought about many times in the future.

Sincerely,

Paul Somers
Ft. Myers, Fl
and
Creston, Iowa

The world has lost a wonderful and generous man.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

My thoughts go out to Wayne's family. I'm shock to hear the news of his passing, I just saw him the other week he was here at the nursery doing one of his favorite things, driving around the farm and enjoying the plant material. I have known Wayne for about 7 years and will dearly miss his visits to the nursery, and being able to share plant knowledge with him.

Hi Mitchell Family, 
I graduated with Allie from St. Michael's in 2006.
Allie, I am so, so sorry. I can't imagine what you must be feeling or what you're going through. Know that many people are here for you and are praying for you and your family.

Donna, Katie, and Allie, we were shocked and heartbroken when we heard the news of Wayne's untimely death.  We are so sorry...out heartfelt condolences to you and your extended family.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The Saladrigas Family, Bill, Vivian, Alan, and Laura (Cooper City, FL)

We were so sorry to hear of Mitch's passing. His love of sports and generous spirit will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. May God bless you during this difficult time.

We are so sorry to hear about Wayne. though far away, our hearts are near.
love, Uncle Ken and Auny Bev Girten, Pembroke, Ma.

I'm very sorry to hear about Wayne.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wayne was my godfather and he will be greatly missed. I have known the Mitchell family since Katie was in Kindergarten and your house was my second home. Donna, Katie & Allie - I know you are hurting but remember this "Death leaves heartache that no one can heal, but love leaves memories that no one can steal". I am blessed to have known Wayne and have had him as a part of my life, he was taken too soon.

So sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Even though we have sort of lost touch, I still remember the good days back in Pembroke Pines.

We all are feeling your loss.  I will keep you in my prayers.

Our family is so sorry to hear about Wayne's passing.  He was loved by so many people.  I can still hear his voice calling out Lindsay's name in Volleyball and Jason's name in Basketball.  His sense of humor will truly be missed at all of Bishop Verot's sporting events.  Sending our love to your entire family at this difficult time.  Love, Lisa, George, Jason & Lindsay Hoop

I moved to SW Florida in December 2011, and I knew just 2 people. 

Early in January, I attended an art fair.  At the fair, I met a man - Wayne Mitchell.  Despite being a "Patriots fan", we just seemed to connect (lol).  He introduced me to new people, referred me business and we just hung out together.  He was always affable, fun, kind and caring.  My children thought he was really "cool" (teenagers :)). In other words "a real good guy".
 
True friendship - befriending a person you don't even know, for no reason “just because" that is the Wayne I know.  In the short time I knew Wayne, I learned he was not only a good friend, but a smart businessman, a loving father who cared so much about his children, and maintained a very amicable relationship with his ex-wife.  Wayne never said a unkind word to me about anyone.  

Wayne was, to me, one of those guys who I knew would be right there by your side through all of the good times, and the bad times.  There aren't many people left like him, and we should all mourn this loss.

Rest in Peace, Wayne, in the presence of God...

And between you and me, Wayne, "squirrel"

Dear Donna, 
I am so sorry to hear about Wayne's passing.  He was a great person and Courtney (Lil Bit) loved playing ball for him.  I just talked to him a couple of weeks ago....we will keep you and the girls in our thoughts and prayers....warmest regards, Bob and Margie Maine

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My prayers are with your entire family as you mourn the loss of Wayne.  May the presence of God keep you comfort and give you peace.

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Wayne Albert Mitchell

September 27, 1956 – March 25, 2012

Coral Ridge Funeral Home & Cemetery

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