Mitchell Durett, 75

Mitchell Durett passed away November 12, 2023 after a long illness, he was 75.

Mitchell was born July 9, 1948 in Gabriels, N.Y. He was a son of Forrest and Shirley Durett. Mitchell attended Saranac Lake Central Schools, graduating High School in 1967.

Mitchell went on to answer our Nation's call to arms, spending two years fighting communism in Vietnam. After the war, Mitchell returned to settle into life back in the Adirondack area, marrying Joyce. They had one child, Sherman.

Mitchell is predeceased by both parents, his older brother, Forrest "Sonny" Durett, and his twin brother, Michael. Mitchell is survived by his sisters Joanne Tucker, of Fairport, N.Y., Rosemary Casalbore of Dunn Eden, FL; brothers George Durett of Cal-Nev-Ari, NV, Patrick Durett, of North Franklin, CT and Geoffrey Durett of Henrietta, N.Y.

Mitchell is also survived by his long-time companion Ida Horsler of Tupper Lake. Mitch has finally found peace.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Veterans Outreach Center, 447 South Ave., Rochester, NY 14620, ATTN: Joan Brandenburg. Be sure to write “In memory of Mitchell Craig Durett” on the check. Comments and questions can be directed to Joan Brandenburg, Director of Advancement, at 585.295.7821 or Joan.Brandenburg@vocroc.org.