Mitchell Keith Keller, 31, a Canadian Armed Forces member serving in Maryland, United States passed away suddenly on January 25, 2016.
Mitchell was a proud member of the Canadian Armed Forces who met his wife, Alison (Bennett) while posted to CFB Esquimalt. He was an exemplary husband and loving father to their son, Alexander (4.5 years). He was honoured to have been chosen to represent his country in Maryland, USA. Mitchell was an inspiration to those around him. He set the example as a husband, father, and soldier for all to emulate.
Mitchell is survived by his wife, Alison; son, Alexander; mother, Michelle Annis; grandmother, Dorothy Jenkins; brothers, Steven (Brandy) and Matthew (Chantel); sister, Shawnesy (Jon); nieces and nephews, Olivia Keller and David Jenkins. Also close to him were his mother and father-in-law, Joan and Norm Bennett; sister and brother in-law, Marcy Bennett (Pauline) and Scott Bennett (Kathryn).
A Service and Reception to honour Mitchell’s life and military duty will take place at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 13th, 2016 at McCall’s Funeral Home, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, Victoria, British Columbia.
Mitchell will forever be a hero in all of our hearts.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation. http://www.testicularcancerawarenessfoundation.org/donation-opportunities
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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23 Responses
I was Mitchell’s uncle-in-law. I first met Mitchell when I took Alison and Mitchell to lunch. Mitchell hated mayonnaise and ordered his sandwich without it, but when it came it had mayonnaise on it. Mitchell being Mitchell did not want to make a fuss or send it back, so I made the fuss, which probably embarrassed Mitchell.
I only saw Mitchell and Alison occasionally after they moved to Ottawa and then Baltimore, but Mitchell always tried to make time when they came to Saanich so that I could visit with them.
I admired him so much as a husband, father, soldier, and friend.
You will live on in my heart and memories Mitchell.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. While I only knew Mitch for a short time, my memory is vivid of how nice and kind hewas and how he put a civys mind at ease when boating in Victoria when I was just getting aquainted with my now sister in law and husband. His kindness towards my now mother in law and myself at the centinnial celebration will always be remembered too. Our thoughts and prayers are with your spirit and family.
Mitch’s family,
Enough cannot be said about how great a friend and colleague Mitch was. He wasn’t so much a subordinate as a peer. His dedication and lightheartedness made time pass so quickly; he was such a joy and privilege to work with. It is with immense sorrow that I extend my thoughts and prayers to you, but I know words cannot fill the void he left behind. I’ll never forget the good times we had working together.
Mitch, your gentle spirit and big heart will always be remembered. Thanks for the good times buddy.
Alison and Alex, It is with a very heavy heart that I send these condolences to you. Mitch was an outstanding soldier and friend. His dedication, initiative and team spirit was a great benefit to those around him. He will be truly missed by many. I remember when he won the Boogaard award, he was rewarded with a few tickets to an Ottawa Senator’s game which I believe was against Vancouver. He was asked to wear his uniform. He invited a few of his buddies and told them they too had to wear their uniforms. He said “if I have to wear a uniform, they do too”. It was a great night for all of them, they were all deservedly recognized during the game with a standing ovation from the crowd, shown on the big screen and on TV. I believe Vancouver won as well.
I know you and many friends have great memories, share them together.
Prayers and thoughts to you, Alex and your family.
Alison and Family.
Please accept my sincere condolences. I had the pleasure of working with Mitch in CFS Leitrim Mission Management just before the Fort Meade posting, and found him to be an intelligent and top notch professional in all aspects, accompanied by a good sense of humour. He will be greatly missed by the Comm Rsch family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My heart goes out to his family. He was a very good colleague, and a model worker. He will be missed
My deepest sympathies to you Alyson and your family and Mitch’s family. I am still shocked by his sudden passing. I had the privileged to work with Mitch during the last two years of service in the military. Fine young man, funny, smart and very professional. His best topic to talk about was his son, at the time only 2 years old, you could clearly see his eyes just light up, the best accomplishment of his life. He will be missed by all his pears. Prayers and thoughts are with you in those hard moments.
Mitch, where ever you are, I am sure that you will be watching over your family and know that you will never be forgotten. So long buddy!
Sonia Carreri
My deepest condolences to you Allison and your son Alex. Very sorry to hear this news and just know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Je tiens à exprimer mes sincères condoléances à sa famille et à ses
proches. He was a great guy, big loss for our military family. He will be remember for his accomplishments and professionalism. Hasta la vista Mitchell.
Alison, I didn’t know Mitchell, only met him once, but I know how much you loved and adored him. My heart breaks for you and Alex to have lost such a wonderful man so early in life. I send you prayers on your healing and hugs.