Leaside is mourning the loss of longtime educator Nicholas (“Nick”) Martin Mitchell, who passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026.
A beloved drama and English teacher at Leaside High School, Nick is being remembered across local Facebook groups and social media through an outpouring of tributes from former students, colleagues, friends and community members of all ages.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, February 8 at 1:00 pm at Humphrey Funeral Home (1403 Bayview Ave.), followed by a celebration of life from 3:00–5:00 pm at the Granite Brewery (245 Eglinton Ave. E.).