Richard "Papa" Norman Mitchell, 76, died Saturday September 3, 2016, at his home. He was born February 11, 1940, in Portland, a son of John and Virginia (Tucker) Mitchell. Richard grew up in Portland and Windham, and was a 1959 graduate of Windham High School. He had a passion for anything mechanical, and was the owner and operator of Atlantic Fuel Injection for over 40 years, with his left hand man Bruce. Richard enjoyed a variety of hobbies including hunting, fishing, bowling, snowmobiling, playing Texas Hold'em and snowplowing with Bubba. He loved camping and traveling the country with his wife Stella, in their 1963 converted Greyhound bus. Richard will always be remembered for his sense of humor especially his "Dickie" Jokes. In addition to his parents Richard was predeceased by his son, Jon Scott Mitchell; brothers, Ralph, Sheldon, and Tony, and his sisters, May, Mary, and Winnie. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Stella (Elliott) Mitchell; son, Richard N. Mitchell Jr. and his fiancée Jackie Kennie of Auburn; and his daughter Pamela Merrill and her husband David of Windham; siblings, Warren and Ruth; grandchildren, Brandi, Devin, Nicole, Courtney, Justin, and Darby; and great grandchild, Payten. Richards family would like to thank Dr. Ebriham and staff for taking such good care of him through his 17 years of illness. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00AM Saturday September 10, at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. An hour of visitation will be held from 10:00AM until the time of service. Following the service, a reception celebrating Richard's life will be held at Dena's Lobster House 765 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. Those wishing to remember Richard may make gifts in his name to the Barbara Bush Foundation, 516 North Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301.