David Mitchelson, 87, of Wallingford, formerly of Orange and Milford, entered into eternal rest on November 13, 2021, at the West Haven VA Hospital after a long illness. He was the son of the late Alexander and Margaret Lawlor Mitchelson. He was born in New London, CT and grew up in Braintree, Massachusetts.  David was the loving and devoted husband of Marylee Kannia Mitchelson for 41 years and stepfather to her children, William Ozarowski (Phyllis Papa) of Wallingford, the late Steven Ozarowski of Milford and Debbie Cameron.  He was predeceased by a brother Stuart Mitchelson of Florida. He leaves behind a brother Robert Mitchelson of Port Orange, Florida. David was pop-pop to Jennifer Carleton and her children Zenon and Lily of Sarasota, FL, Kristin (Andy) Moe and their daughters Ashtin and Peyton of Wilkeson, WA.  He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.  David was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts. He proudly served his country faithfully in the US Air Force stationed in Germany.  He was employed as a Human Resource Manager at Chromalloy in Wallingford. David enjoyed traveling with his beautiful wife, gardening, reading, classical music and being with family.  David was known as a gentle kind man, a description that fit him to a T. 

 At David’s request, there will be no funeral or memorial services. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929, or a charity of your choice.