Mitchell M. Mashaw

Port Leyden- Mitchell M. Mashaw, 20, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, as a result of injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. Mitchell was born on February 25, 1994 in Utica, a son of Scott A. Mashaw and Tessa Ferguson Greene. He was raised in Port Leyden, where he attended school. While in grade school he enjoyed many extracurricular activities including farm-team and little league baseball, flag football, basketball, AYSO soccer, karate, cub scouts and boy scouts, he also enjoyed racing Jr. dragsters. At the age of 13, Mitchell discovered his love for animals, and began working part time on the Rhodes Farm in Turin. While in high school he attended BOCES, where he took classes in forestry. Mitchell was a member of the South Lewis High School Graduating Class of 2012. Mitchell was currently attending MVCC, where he was eight credits away from receiving his Associates Degree in General Studies. Since 2011 until the present time, he was employed on the Louis Bodnar Farm in Turin, and also enjoyed his part time work for the railroad, where he repaired track around the north country. Mitchell very much enjoyed riding his dirt bike and motorcycle, and took pride while behind the wheel of his diesel truck. Spending time with his friends and swimming at Agers Falls was a highlight of every summer. Mitchell is survived by his mother and step-father: Tessa (Brian) Greene, Port Leyden, his father: Scott Mashaw, Boonville, his sister: Mariah Mashaw, Port Leyden, his maternal grandmother: Rebecca Fahey and her companion Kelly Simpson, his maternal grandfather: David Ferguson, Constableville, his paternal grandmother: Cherie Mashaw, Port Leyden, his maternal great-grandmother: Ellen "Eileen" Harvey, Port Leyden, his aunts and uncles: Heather (Ryan) Brown, David (Misty) Ferguson, Logan Ferguson, Shaina Ferguson, and Christie (Raymond) Hastwell. Mitchell was looking forward to the birth of his first niece, Hayven. He is also survived by his cousins Morgan, Ray, Mallorie, Cooper and Tucker; and his beloved girlfriend Chrissy Wendt, and many close friends. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather Howard Mashaw, his great-grandfathers: Jesse Harvey and Lawrence Moshier. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 30, at 10:00 am at St. Martin's Church, Port Leyden. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Port Leyden. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 1-3 pm and 6-8 pm at the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville. As Mitchell loved animals, memorial contributions may be made to the Lewis County Humane Society, P.O. Box #682, Lowville, New York 13367.