William W. Mitchell

William W. Mitchell, 82, formerly of Robinson Street, Narragansett, died Monday at home in his son’s arms, surrounded by his family Born in Greenville, RI, he was a son of the late Marion Ottinger, and he has been a resident of Narragansett for over 40 years. Mr. Mitchell worked for the US Postal Service for 37 years. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict , was the Past Commander of the American Legion Post # 39, was the original member of the South Kingstown Rangers and he played for the Narragansett Townies Football Team. He is survived by a son, Brian W. Mitchell of Narragansett ; a sister Avis Fanning of Greenville; and three nieces and a nephew. He was the father of the late Keith W. Mitchell. Visiting hours will be 12 – 1 PM Tuesday followed by funeral service at 1 PM at the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield. Burial will follow in New Fernwood Cemetery, Kingston. Memorial donations may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 100 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886 or Bright Star Health Care, 50 South County Commons Way, Building 6, Wakefield, RI 02879. The Mitchell family would like to thank these organizations for their care and compassion.