Marjorie Mitchell (August 27, 1948 in Glen Ewen, Saskatchewan – October 18, 1983 in Regina, Saskatchewan) was a Canadian curler. She was the

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for the winning team at the 1980 World Curling Championships, and the

1980 Canadian Ladies Curling Association Championship The 1980 Canadian Ladies Curling Association Championship, nicknamed "The Lassie", was the 20th edition of the Canadian women's national curling championship. It was held at Northlands Gardens in Edmonton, Alberta February 23-March 1. Saskatchewa ...

, the forerunner to the

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. Mitchell died of cancer in 1983. The sportsmanship award at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts is called the

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in her honour. In addition to her titles in 1980, Mitchell also won the CBC Classic in 1975 and a university championship in 1972, skipping the University of Saskatchewan team. She also played softball, winning the Saskatchewan Senior A championship in 1971 and 1972, and played fastball, winning provincial championships in 1973 and 1974 with the Saskatoon Baldwinettes. At the time of her death, Mitchell worked as a rehabilitation consultant with Armstrong and Associates. She had also worked with the government of Saskatchewan's Social Services Department as a vocational counsellor.

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1948 births 1983 deaths Canadian women curlers World curling champions Canadian women's curling champions Deaths from cancer in Saskatchewan University of Saskatchewan alumni Canadian softball players Curlers from Regina, Saskatchewan {{Canada-curling-bio-stub