BOSCAWEN - Nellie M. Mitchell, 78, a resident at Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord after a sudden and brief illness. Born on June 29, 1948, in Concord, Nellie was the daughter of the late Donald and Patricia (Ash) Foster.

Nellie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Nellie had a bright smile and remained positive throughout all her life challenges.

Watching soap operas and cooking shows were favorite pastimes. She especially enjoyed coffee, glazed donuts and always fried seafood on her birthday.

Being a mother and grandmother and spending time with her children and grandchildren were her greatest joys.

Nellie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Jack M. Mitchell, and her brother, Howard Foster.

She leaves behind her sons, Richard Mitchell and his wife, Judy of Pembroke and Jack Mitchell, Jr., of Sanbornton; daughter, Michele Mitchell of Tilton; grandchildren, Holly Ruggles and her husband, Jared of New Boston and Natalie Mitchell of Boston, MA and siblings, Penny Cornelier, Roberta Matthews and Alan “Chucky” Foster.

Calling hours will take place on Friday, October 23, 2026 at the Roan Family Funeral Home, 167 Main Street, PEMBROKE, from 4PM to 6PM. Nellie will be laid to rest beside her husband, Jack, at Blossom Hill Cemetery, 207 N. State St. Concord, at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Nellie’s memory may be made to NH Food Bank or Habitat for Humanity for NH. To share a memory or offer condolences, please visit www.roanfamilyfuneral.com.