Donald E. Mitchell, age 59, husband of Barbara L. (Phillips) Mitchell, of Royersford, PA, died peacefully at home after an eight month battle with cancer on Friday morning, February 13, 2015. Born in Ridley Park, PA, he was a son of Eleanor J. (Remington) Gillespie, of Ridley Park, PA and the late Russell Mitchell. He was a graduate of the Ridley High School and the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. He worked as a network engineer for Verizon for 24 years until his recent illness. Don was loved by all those around him and will be missed by many.

In addition to his wife of 35 years, Mr. Mitchell is survived by two daughters: Melissa J. Mitchell, fiancée of Marc A. Brenner, of Royersford, PA; Stephanie M. Mitchell, of Pottstown, PA; one grandson: Lucas M. Ortiz; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Mr. Mitchell was pre-deceased by one brother: Russell Mitchell.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service at the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, PA on Monday, February 16, 2015 at 3PM. Friends will be received from 2-3PM Monday afternoon at the funeral home. Burial will be help privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in his name to the “Donald E. Mitchell Memorial Fund”, C/O Phoenixville Federal, 70 North Lewis Road, Royersford, PA 19468. This account will be used to further the education of Don’s grandchildren. The video tribute may be viewed and condolences may be made by visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.