Stephen Paul Mitchell

Also known as "Steve"

18 November 19586 May 2022

Suddenly but peacefully in his partner Heather’s arms on Friday 6 May 2022, aged 63.
Proud Dad to Ari.
‘Steve’ and mentor to Bryan and Zoe, Matt and Lou, Lee and Shinei.
Dearly loved Grandad Steve to Kaylah, Charlie, Summer, and Sophie.
Beloved eldest son of Anne and Barry (deceased).
Loved brother of Julie and Allen, and Brian and Deanne.
A proud uncle to Jeremy and Kelly, Daniel, Amy and Adam, Kaycee, and Jessica.
Special Steve to Tayla, and Eden.
Brother-in-law to Kevin and Gaye, Wendy and Les an their families.
A service to celebrate Steve’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Friday 13 May 2022 at 2pm, followed by a private cremation.

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Heather, Ann, Julie, Allen, Brian and families. So sorry for your loss. A beautiful and heartfelt service today of a life well lived and loved. RIP Steve Steve and Chris Duckett

Christine Duckett

sorry not able to be with you all jolly covid and requiring isolation out of town another 4 days I am thinking of you all Ann Julie Brian and Heather so sad and how Stephen fought over the past couple of years Have a great service my thoughts are with you Lots of love Murray Holyoake

Murray Holyoake

My thoughts are with you all, with the sad passing of Steve. RIP Steve Take care Janet Schultz

janet schultz

Sending love to Heather, Aunty Ann, Julie, Brian and families. Our thoughts are with you all today at this sad time. RIP Stephen ❤️ Love Pat, Wayne, Deb, Stace and Lyse

Wayne Meyer

To our Grandad, "Hello hello” - we will always remember hearing you say this at our weekly chats and seeing your smile. We miss you so much already and will hold on to our memories of you. You are forever in our hearts and shining at us in the stars. We love you Grandad. Rest peacefully. Charlie, Sophie, Bryan & Zoe

Charlie, Sophie, Bryan & Zoe Weir

Stephen, You were always the cool uncle :) So many great memories over the years, usually with a cigarette and beer in hand! You always had a great sense of humor and a real sense of self. You will be so missed. Loved forever, Amy, Adam, Sari and Luna x

Amy Clarke

Much love to Heather, Auntie Anne, Julie, Brian & families Stephen I am sure your family will send you off with lots of love & a amazing celebration of your life Rest in peace 🙏 Lots of Love Lynette Meyer

Lynette Meyer

Heather, Ann, Brian and Julie, Condolences for your loss, thinking of you all at this time. It sure wont be the same going to the yard and not having a yarn with Steve Kind regards Dave Russell

David Russell

So sorry to hear Stephen has passed away. Our thoughts are with you Julie and Allen and your extended family. Love and hugs Glenda and Kevin (Shaskey)

Glenda and Kevin Shaskey

Thinking of you all at this sad time. We have very wonderful memories of Steve and the support he gave to us at Kauri Cottage. Our condolences and love to Anne, Julie and Brian. RIP Steve. Bobby Gribbin and Liane Anderson

Liane Anderson

Thanks for the fond memories, they will live with me forever, Rest In Peace Uncle Steve you will be missed. Daniel

Daniel Clarke

So Sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. Love to all the family as you mourn his loss in your lives. Kindest regards Coulson family.

Jock and Jenny coulson

To Anne and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Stephens passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Jim & Margaret Ward

Aroha to the family No more rushing around Steve Your cheeky grin will be remembered watchie Des & Kris Motunui

Des & Kris Marsh

Heather an family So sorry to read of Steve passing . He would always give me a big wave Out on my daily walk if I seen him Our thoughts are with you at this Sad time Lots of love Wendy,Cody Egmont village

Wendy hurlstone

Heather, Ann and family, Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. we appreciate all the help you provided over the years. Ian and Jill Burroughs

Ian Burroughs

Dear Steve. Heather and Ann my thoughts are with you and all the family. Shirley Hayman

Shirley Hayman

Dear Uncle Stephen, Thank you so much for all the amazing memories. We were especially lucky to have stayed several times in our caravan in your beautiful grounds. We loved our morning chats with you each day. Rest in peace Stephen. Lots of love Jeremy, Kelly, Zach, Thomas and Stacey.

Kelly Clarke

Dear Steve (Stevie Boy) Thank you for being part of our lives and treating us like family. We will start a ‘Steve’s garden’ at home for Eden to tend to. Rest peacefully. Jason, Kerin, Tayla and Eden

Kerin Fairweather

Dear Stephen, Our hearts are broken, its not the same now that our family has lost you. You were the best big brother ever and sometimes the coolest ha ha. We have lots of awesome memories to keep forever. Love you to the moon and back. Rest in Peace Stephen Lots and Lots of Love Julie & Allen

Julie & Allen Clarke
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