CECILIA MITCHELL

AKWESASNE – Kaienes – Cecilia Mitchell, 86, a longtime resident of Kateri Tekakwitha Street, journeyed back to the Spirit World on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Tsiionkwanonhso:te on Cornwall Island.

Kaienes was born in Akwesasne on September 30, 1937, the daughter of the late Michael "Tehonikonnratha" and Mary (Thompson) Mitchell "Wenniseriosta". She was raised in St. Regis, where she attended schools.

Kaienes did many things in her life to mention a few would be baker, basket maker, herbalist, tea leaf reader, and coin collector. She belonged to many women's groups and medicine workings. She helped many people in the Mohawk language and the traditional ways. She will be missed by the many people that she has helped.

Kaienes is survived by her sister, Minnie Garrow; her sons, Jim, John, and Joe Snyder; her grandchildren, Brogan, Bram, Chydon, Joe Jr., and Andy; 3 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father, Michael Mitchell Tehonikonnratha"; her mother, Mary Thompson Mitchell Tebo "Wenniseriosta"; her siblings, Joseph Mitchell, Wilma Mitchell, Annabelle Oakes, Julia Richmond, and Bertha Oakes.

Kainenes will be resting at the Akwesasne Homemaker on Tuesday (today) beginning at 6:00 PM until 9:30 AM Wednesday. Funeral ceremonies will be held on Wednesday 11:00 AM at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse with burial to follow in Solomon Road Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena where friends may share memories and offer condolences online at http://www.donaldsonfh.com.