Calais, ME – Larry “Mitch” Aikens, 54, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 27, 2021 at his home in Calais. Mitch was born in Knoxville, TN on August 8, 1967, son of Larry Aikens and Laura (Couch) Pettis.

Mitch graduated school in Tennessee and worked commercial construction before relocating to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Canada for 17 years, and eventually Calais, ME. Locally he worked as a cook for Karen’s Diner. Mitch loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Surviving are his companion Karen Scribner of Calais; his father, Larry Aikens and wife Helen of Lenoir City, TN; his mother Laura Pettis and husband Wayne of Knoxville, TN; a daughter Linsey Aikens of Knoxville, TN, brother Scott Aikens and wife Melissa of Lenoir City, TN; and several aunts and uncles, and nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Mitch’s Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.