Dorene Kimball Mitchell
, Maine
October 3, 2026
Bar Harbor & BrewerDorene Kimball Mitchell, 88, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026, at Woodlands Senior Living Center in Brewer, Maine.Born on March 23, 1938, in Bangor, Maine, Dorene was the daughter of Fred Emanuel Kimball and Katheryn Virginia Kimball. She spent much of her life in the Bar Harbor area, where she became known for her hard work, resilience, and devotion to her family and friends.For more than twenty years, Dorene worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Summit House in Bar Harbor. Prior to her healthcare career, she worked as a waitress at several restaurants in the Bar Harbor area.Dorene was a remarkably strong woman, both physically and mentally. She faced life's challenges with courage and determination, including surviving a serious accident later in life.Before moving to Woodlands Senior Living Center, Dorene was a resident of the Malvern Belmont Apartments in Bar Harbor, where she was a…