Darren Mitchell

Male

Kelowna, British Columbia

Canada

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About Me:
I am a father of 4 wonderful children that I love with all my heart. They are the reason for life at this stage of my life. I live with my wife, Kate, the step-mother to my children. I am 49 years old and have a career in Social Work where I have worked for the last 18 years. I am very family and friend oriented. I have 4 bff's (men) who live close and far and are my rocks as a Dad, husband, social worker and friend. I am a spiritual person and attend a local church with my wife Kate. My children range in age from 18 to 22 years old.
About my Loss:
On April 5th, 2010 my oldest daughter, Brittany Marie Joy Mitchell died suddenly from what appears to be meningitis. She was a healthy, active and fit person at the time with symptoms of what appeared to be a flu or cold. She lived in a large city (Vancouver, BC) that is a 5 hour drive from Kelowna. She was found "asleep" by her boyfriend at 12:30 am after he returned from his shift at work. She had died sometime in the late afternoon, not long after he left to go to work. She had laid down to rest and hopefully feel better so they could spend some time together when he finished his shift. We were told by the Police the next morning as they had to track us down (Britt's boyfriend did not have our names or contact info as they had only been dating for 1 month).

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  • Christian

    Hey Darren - i lost my Mom in April. She was my rock and best friend. It was also sudden and I'm sorry you're going through this. Your daughter was beautiful and, it seems, very loved.

    Jun 23, 2010

  • Gail Richardson

    Hi Darren - hope you're doing as well as can be expected! It's tough to know how to say 'hope you're doing ok' isn't it??
    I've reported 'Cynthia' and hopefully she'll be blocked quickly. You can block her from your page as well - sadly there are some people out there with no scruples at all, why target a site like this? Oh well, there's no telling is there!
    Take care Gail

    Jun 29, 2010

  • Carrie L

    Hello Darren I am so sorry for your loss. I never wrote the story about my son. though he was as vibrant as your britt. your story touched me and I am so sorry for your beautiful daughters passing. I am crying as i write this because i know that forever like you I will be without my beautiful son. The menengitis thing is horrible. I read a story on line here since i have been searching for whatever i am searching for after such a tragedy. where the childs arms had to be amputated. and the child died anyway from meningitis. It was horrible and I have told my husband we need to get her shot matter of fact we need to get one for my son also. he is getting ready for college. People need to know just like if she had gotten it. she would be here. I asked the doctor about it and he said his kids get it before college. have you gotten your other children it.? you know side affects and such. I don't know if my son would like me on here. I don't think he would so I try not to talk about him too specifically. but i love him and miss him and it has changed the whole course of my life my mind has nothing but him on it. and what could i have done. i am just tormenting myself because i can do nothing now. so sorry peace be with you and me and all the other parents of lovely children we love so dearly. carrie L

    Aug 23, 2010