Leslie Mitchell

Lyndonville, Leslie Wells Mitchell, Sr., age 89, of Lynburke Road, passed at his home in Lyndonville, VT with his family surrounding him, Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Les was born the son to the late Walter and Catherine (Webster) Mitchell on March 10, 1937, in Lyndonville and has resided there all his life. He worked in the woods logging early on and hauled cattle for Roger Lussier before going starting with Northeast Tool/Vt Tap & Die where he worked for many years, retiring at the age of 55. He started working yard sales and bought & sold antiques for many years after in addition to doing firewood. Les liked the Red Sox, enjoyed watching football and rooted for the winning team typically, kept up on Lyndon Institute sports and liked going to the games and watching girls’ softball. He was a strong man and never complained about pain and set a good example for his boys growing up into men.

He is survived by his three sons: Timothy of Lyndonville, Theodore (Debra Murray) of Lyndonville, Leslie, Jr. (Laurie Jones) of Derby, VT, his brother: Carroll (Brenda) of Lyndonville, many grand & great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years: June Ella Payette Mitchell in 2024 and six siblings: Beverly Lawson, Barbara Chamberlain, David, Hazen, Jack and Richard Mitchell.

A private service will take place at the Lyndon Center Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his beloved wife, June. There will be no calling hours at this time.

Memories and condolences may be shared through Guibord-Pearsons & Sayles Funeral Home with the family at www.guibordfh.com