The obituary notice of Grenville Charles MITCHELL (formerly Haggett)

Thinking of Gren brings so many memories, but most notably, I recall his sense of humour, accompanied with an infectious laughter that always brightened up the room. He had repeatedly shown generosity and kindness to Dan and me, and had so often made us feel like a part of his family. And even though we say farewell to Gren with a heavy heart, we also do so with admiration for his resilience and positive attitude he had shown during his illness.

We shall miss him dearly,

Mirela and Dan Sullivan

In Loving Memory of Grenville (Gren)

I first met Gren when we were just 10 years old at Prestbury St Mary's Junior School. Though the early memories are a little hazy, I remember endless hours of football, tennis, climbing trees, and playing music together. Gren was always the better sportsman—faster, more skilful—but that was never an issue between us. If anything, we all looked up to him for it.

On the football pitch, he was our talisman. When Gren got the ball, you just knew something special was going to happen. He had that magic touch, and we all followed his lead.

He also opened the door to a whole world of music—Genesis, Supertramp, Steely Dan, Tubular Bells—bands my own dad wouldn’t have played at home. That musical bond stayed with us for life.

Though we went our separate ways in adulthood, whenever we met it was like no time had passed. Gren was never a stranger, always a friend. I’ll always cherish the easy laughter, deep conversations, and the shared soundtrack of our youth.

It’s been heartbreaking to see how cruelly MSA affected him in recent years. He was taken far too soon. But his memory, his music, and his spirit live on in all of us who knew and loved him.

Rest easy, old friend.
– Dan

I fondly remember the card nights we had when we lived in Toulouse. You were “teaching” us to play Bridge while the children played. Always lots of laughter.
Lots of love Jackie x

My sincerest condolences to Hilary and Family. Grenville was more than a colleague is was a good friend and someone that I could trust to always put a smile on your face.

My first meeting with Grenville was informally via an email message with his first question to me was “do you drink beer?” I knew at that point we were going to be good friends.

So many wonderful experiences working with Grenville. From touring wineries in Seattle, trudging the sandy streets of Dubai, exploring Karachi (against all good advice) and sneaking off from corporate events in Mayfair like a couple of schoolboys.

I will have a Beer for you my good friend, but it won’t taste the same without you.

Rest in Peace Grenville.

My condolences on the passing of Granville.
A friend at Bishops Cleeve Comprehensive during the later years.
Meet up again to help coach his daughters to drive. An excellent person who was generous and friendly. All the best to family at this difficult time.