Obituary of Carl Mitchell

Lawrence Carl Headley (Carl Mitchell) aka. Zinders passed away peacefully with his children at his side on November 19th, 2024, at the young age of 76.

Born January 21st, 1948, in Trinidad & Tobago to Pearl Mitchell and Carl Headley. Lawrence was the second youngest of his parents.

Lawrence migrated to Canada in the early 70’s where he married Judy and had three beautiful children. Jinelle, Miguel and Rushelle. He also had three wonderful sons, Ray, Duane and Sherard.

Lawrence Headley (Carl Mitchell) in his younger years, was fondly known as Zinders, the young man with outstanding football skills. He loved being part of the pan fraternity as his pan side was Invaders and he loved beating iron for them.

He was a man that lived his life to the fullest, he did what he wanted to do, when he wanted to do it. His kindness and zest for life will be missed.

He will be joining his siblings Angela Headley, Jocelyn Martin and Keith Jackman with the heavenly father. And he is survived by siblings, Desmond Headley, Cheryl Cape, Cheryl Carvallo, Hayden Headley, Curtis Headley, his Grandchildren, Rochea, Irie, Kai and Amaya and his loving uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces (special mention to his first niece Karen ) and nephews.

Visitation will be held at the De Stefano Funeral Home, 1289 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa (south side of Taunton Road, east of Thornton Road by the Oshawa Airport) 905-440-3595 on Saturday, November 30th from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, November 30th at 1:00 pm. 

For those unable to attend in person, we invite you to view via Livestream by CLICKING HERE just prior to 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 30, 2024.