Ronald A. Mitchell, Jr., 95
ADAMS, Mass. —
Mr. Ronald A. Mitchell, Jr., 95, of Adams, died on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at North Adams Regional Hospital.
He was born in Springfield, MA on January 18, 1930, a son of the late Ronald and Ruth (Bates) Mitchell. He attended schools in Connecticut and graduated from the Stafford Springs High School.
Mr. Mitchell was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served with the United States Navy.
Ron worked as a car salesman for Bedard Brothers Auto Dealership in Cheshire for many years until retiring.
He was a member of the North Adams First Congregational Church. Following his retirement, he became an avid traveler, having taken trips to Africa, Russia, Mongolia, Vietnam and Scotland.
His wife, the former Ruth L. Sherwood, whom he married on February 29, 1964, died on July 1, 2008.
He is survived by his son, Ronald A. Mitchell, III and his wife LaJohnna of Nashville, TN; his daughter, Nancy Appel and her husband Jon of Chattanooga, TN; his brother John Mitchell of Delray Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Ronald “Alex” Mitchell, IV, Allison Mitchell and Austin Childers; three great grandchildren, Laurel Childers, Linden Childers and Leon Mitchell as well as many nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held on Friday, April 25th at 11:00 A.M. in the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams.
Burial will be private for the family. There are no calling hours.
Memorial donations may be made to North County Veterinary Hospital Angel Fund, 838 Curran Memorial Highway, North Adams, MA 01247.
To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go to www.paciorekfuneral.com .
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