Barbara "Bobbie" P. Mitchell

Barbara Prior Mitchell, 81, beloved widow of Herbert T. Mitchell, of Colchester passed away on November 7th, 2013 at Middlesex Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 16th, 1932 in Manchester, the eldest of ten children, to the late Henry and Edith Sargeant Prior. She graduated from Manchester High school. After moving to Glastonbury in 1950, she later resided at Lake Hayward for many years. Mrs. Mitchell was employed by Green Manor Estate and First Hartford for several years. She was active in the Lake Hayward Association and an avid supporter of the Goodspeed Opera House. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother as well as a friend to many. She is survived by a daughter, Dawn Mitchell of Colchester, two grandsons, Scott Wissler and his wife Erin, John Wissler and his wife Stephanie, and four great grandsons that she loved dearly. Barbara also leaves behind her brothers Charles Prior of Coventry and George Prior of Putney, VT in addition to several nieces and nephews. She will be missed by lifelong friends Janet Richards Fairbanks, Mary Comollo, and Corky Colucci. Barbara was predeceased by Herbert, her husband of 42 years; a daughter, Karen M. Wissler, and brothers Frank, Doug, Richard, David, and Bruce; and her sisters, Ruth and Judy. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday November 16th at 10:00 am at Glastonbury Funeral Home, 450 New London Tpk., Glastonbury CT. Burial will follow in Green Cemetery Glastonbury. Memorial donations in Barbara's memory may be made to: Colchester Hayward Vol. Fire CO. 18-54 Old Hartford Road Colchester, CT 06415. To leave online condolence, or visit Barbara's tribute, please visit www.GlastonburyFuneral.com