Champlin’s Seafood Owner Robert J. Mitchell Dies at 74

Champlin’s Seafood Owner Robert J. Mitchell Dies at 74

Robert J. Mitchell, age 74, passed away surrounded by his family and dearest friends on Thursday, October 10th, 2024.

 

Bob and his beloved wife of 53 years, Patricia Mitchell, grew together and created a large and loving family. They met as teenagers and have been together every day since; creating endless memories and a love story only one could dream of. Together they owned and operated Champlin’s Seafood along with their sons. He served in the Navy from 1968 to 1972 and was an established member of the Destroyer Leader Association. Additionally, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

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Among Bob’s favorite activities were playing golf with his buddies, visiting Foxwoods with friends, and spending his winters at Senate Manor Estates in Florida. But above all, his greatest joy in life came from spending quality time with his family.

 

Bob’s legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved him. He will be deeply missed but fondly remembered for the joy and love he brought into the world.

 

He was born in Providence on February 21, 1950. He was the son of the late Francis and Ellen Mitchell. He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia Mitchell, son Robert Mitchell (wife Christine), daughter Jennifer Lemme (Mitchell), son Thomas Mitchell (wife Leah), brother Francis Mitchell (wife Carol), sister Kathleen Pierson, six grandsons; Nicholas (wife Marina), Robert III (wife Erika), Alec, Marcus, Carter and Coleman, two granddaughters: Brenna and Rylie, great-granddaughter Mila, 3 step granddaughters; Amanda, Samantha, Emily, two step great-granddaughters Snow and Sage. Bob was predeceased by his brothers Dennis Mitchell and John (Jack) Mitchell, and his grandson Trevor Robert Lemme.

 

A Funeral will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 9 am from the Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School St., North Kingstown, at 10 am. Burial with full military honors at the RI Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 4-8 pm.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The 76 Foundation, PO Box 76, Greenville, RI 02828