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Joseph Middlemiss Obituary
Loving son, brother, grandson
DRACUT -- Joseph Scott "Joey" Middlemiss, age 6 years, of Dracut, grew his Angel Wings on Monday, September 23, 2013.
He was born in Lowell, MA on May 31, 2007. He was the beloved son of Katherine and Scott Middlemiss, and the proud brother of Jack. Joey's infectious laugh and curly-lashed blue eyes were never happier than the day his baby brother was born. His special heart held a wisdom and empathy far beyond his six years.
Joe was a student at the Tyngsboro Elementary School, where he spent many happy days alongside his many friends, as well as his dad, Scott, who is the principal.
Music was a constant in Joey's life, a gifted drummer, music soothed him, excited him and allowed him to communicate in a way that words could not. Possibly the only thing that brought Joe more joy than bangin' out a Beatles rhythm on his drums was the time he spent with his precious cousins, Cori, Tyler, CC, Sam, Molly, Chloe, Cash, and Westin.
Joey loved Star Wars, Spider-Man, his iPad, Ninja Turtles, crab fishing at "his" cottage in Maine, and riding his dune buggy, but most of all he loved his family. His spirit will live on forever in the hearts of all he touched.
"This is the best day of my life," Joey added to his evening prayers. He demonstrated a passion for living each day to the fullest, exuberating joy that reached out and touched each of our hearts.
In addition to his parents, Kate and Scott, and his brother, Jack, he is also survived by his loving grandparents, David and Joyce Middlemiss of Haverhill, and Charles and Louise Daigle of Dracut.
He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Keith and Liz Middlemiss of California, Tracy Dubois of Dracut, Jillian Middlemiss and Kim Morast of Woburn, Ryan Middlemiss of Lowell, Elizabeth and Alfred Nutile of Lowell, and John and Amanda Daigle of Dracut. He is also survived by many cousins, great-aunts, great-uncles, classmates, and friends.
He was predeceased by his uncle, Jeffrey Middlemiss, who he is trading jokes with up in Heaven.
MIDDLEMISS -- Family and friends are invited to attend Joey's Funeral Mass to be celebrated on Saturday morning, September 28, 2013 at 10 o'clock at St. Francis Church, 115 Wheeler Rd., Dracut.
His family encourages all those whose lives were touched by Joe to attend a celebration of his life at the Vesper Country Club, 185 Pawtucket Blvd., Tyngsboro, following his Funeral Mass from 11:30 to 4:00 P.M., to show your support for his family and to share in his loving memory.
Donations in his memory may be made to The Joseph Scott Middlemiss Big Heart Fund, c/o Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union, 1345 Lakeview Ave., Dracut, MA 01826.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of the ARCHAMBAULT FUNERAL HOME, Lowell, MA, (978) 459-9315.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Middlemiss
Lisa Carr
October 6, 2013
I am praying for your Little Joey and your whole family. He will not ever be forgotten and my heart truly aches for you.
Jeanne Di Muzio
October 1, 2013
Scott and family - My heart is wrapped around you all. The lessons Joey taught us will live on. My Rocco now has his drummer and they will be making amazing chords for the Lord. Thank you for sharing him with all of us.
Janet Hoban
October 1, 2013
Please accept our condolences . We will keep you all in our Prayers. Joey seems like he was one special little boy. We knew Scott well as a child , and Joey's Uncle John Daigle.
Jake and Janet Hoban
Amy Perry
September 30, 2013
I have no words to express the sadness I feel for the family. Thoughts and prayers for all of those hurting. Joey was an amazing young boy!!!
From J and Amy Perry
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September 30, 2013
“I'll lend you for a while, a child of mine,” He said.
“For you to love the while he lives and mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you and should his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.”
“I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there, I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over in My search for teacher's true
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love, not think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to call, to take him back again?”
I fancied that I heard them say “Dear Lord, Thy will be done!
For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness; we'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand!”
September 29, 2013
Our thoughts are with all of you.
Regina & Geoff Potter, parents of Jennifer Trischitta
September 29, 2013
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful little boy, Joey. Our thoughts are with you.
The Goyette Family
September 28, 2013
To the Daigleand Middlemiss families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Try to remember all the smiles Joey brought to your lives.
John & Colleen Chapman
September 28, 2013
Although we did not know Joey we are devastated for your family by your loss. We are praying for Joey and your family. Louanne and Angelo Theokas
September 28, 2013
Thoughts, prayers and love are with your entire family. Thinking of you and your little angel.
The Lizotte Family (Nicole, Tom, Marisa & Melanie)
donna koontz
September 28, 2013
I fell in love with you... With your story on facebook . my heart hurt when I hear you passed. You will alway be a place in my heart for you......prayers to the family
god bles you
Kim, Susan, Drtad and Deran Hazarvartian
September 28, 2013
Dearest Middlemiss family,
I am sadden about the loss of Joey and am writing this with a very heavy heart, tears coming down my face and thinking about the all you have been through/going through.
We are all miracles of GOD
We are born as his little Miracles
And it does not matter how many years we are here, we live our life as Miracles of GOD.
Unfortunately, God takes our miracles at various points, some too early, like in Joey's case.
But they are still a Miracle now looking down upon us all always. Keep his memory alive always throuh pictures, books, stories and whatever he enjoyed. He will be in our hearts, minds and soul forever.
May his miracle of Life show us all what an incredible boy is was and will continue to be, but in heaven.
MacFadgen Family
September 27, 2013
Our hearts go out to your family. We didn't know Joey but he sounds like he was an amazing special boy. He knew how much he was loved.
Heidi Scott
September 27, 2013
"When God calls little children
to dwell with him above,
We mortals sometime question
the wisdom of his love
For no heartache compares with
the death of one small child
Who does so much to make our world,
seem wonderful and mild
Perhaps God tires of calling
the aged to his fold,
So He picks a rosebud,
before he can grow old.
God knows how much we need them,
and so he takes but a few
To make the land of Heaven
more beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult still
somehow we must try,
The saddest word mankind knows will always be "Goodbye."
So when a little child departs
we who are left behind
Must realize God loves children,
Angels are hard to find"
Scott, My thoughts and prayers have been with you and Kate. Please hold on to your faith and surround yourself with the love from family and friends. God bless Joe and his little brother Jack.... I will continue to hold you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce Cahill
September 27, 2013
Dear Mr. Middlemiss and Family, Joey is not alone. He will live forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. His beautiful smile and happy face will always be remembered. He is also our little angel. Much Love, Joyce, Dana and Christopher Cahill
September 27, 2013
May God bless your Family in this time of sorrow . FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT DRACUT POP WARNER C-TEAM AND COACH JOHN HALL
September 27, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
September 27, 2013
Middlemiss Family,
We pray you find strength in this time of mourning and may you find comfort knowing Joey's life had such an enormous impact on others.
PJ & Jill Mercier and Family
September 27, 2013
Middlemiss Family,
We pray you find strength in this time of mourning and may you find comfort knowing Joey's life had such an enormous impact others.
PJ & Jill Mercier and Family
George Muldoon
September 27, 2013
Scott & Kate,
I can hardly type I'm so sad to hear this news. So shocked and saddened beyond explanation. Scott, I remember you writing me on Facebook (which I no longer use) a couple years ago when we lost our infant son at birth. Your words were comforting and I always remembered you writing & talking about Joey, and how incredible he is. He's one amazing, strong, loving child taken to heaven far too soon. I know there's nothing anyone can say that really helps, but I'll tell you this: It's true...he will always be with you and your family in all you do, protecting, guiding and constantly inspiring you all. Sometimes, when you least expect it yet need it most.
Warm Regards,
George
Mike Angluin
September 27, 2013
Scott and The Entire Middlemiss Family,
I just wanted to send my condolences to you and your family. From what I read about your son he sounded like a wonderful caring son. Hopefully in time you will find peace. Your son will always be with you in spirit. Fly high Little man and rest in peace.
Joe Connors
September 27, 2013
My deepest sympathy over the loss of your angel. May your pain by curbed by the wonderful memories that you have in your hearts of the time you got to spend together.
The Gregoire Family
September 26, 2013
Our deepest condolences. May your lilttle angel play his music from heaven today and always!
September 26, 2013
To the entire Middlemiss Family, love, prayers,deepest, deepest sympathy.From now on hearts will forever make me think of Joey,
Sherrie Dunbar and Family
Meg Coffin
September 26, 2013
I knew Joey through his good friend Chris Boshar. His music videos brought me and many others much joy and I was thrilled to met him in person at the 5k. He was blessed with you both as parents and we were blessed by getting to know him. Keeping you all in my prayers Meg Coffin
Glenda Kovaliv
September 26, 2013
Although I never had the privilege of meeting your amazing Joey, I will remember the love and devotion he inspired in you, Scott and Kate, and in your community. He will remain in our hearts. . .
September 26, 2013
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. He will remain in our prayers. Rest peacefully Little Angel.
John & Mary Stevens
Dracut
Eileen Colton
September 26, 2013
He is forever in my heart,he taught everyone who knew him how to have joy in their day.Your love showed through him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.May all your wonderful memories give you strength.My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Tom Sperounis
September 26, 2013
Hello- I had the extreme pleasure of seeing Joe in the Lunch Room at Tyngsboro Elementry( worked in the café)He was always smiling!!Please accept my sincere condolances
September 26, 2013
Dear Scott & Kathleen,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the sweet memories of Joey help you through this difficult time. Jack has a special guardian angel. Sue Harvey
Crystal (Steele) MacPhee
September 26, 2013
Scott & Kate,
I am not going to even pretend to know what the two of you are going through right now. I do know this, my heart hurts for the two of you and your family. Although I never met Joe I always enjoyed reading & watching Scott's posts about him and their adventures. Especially the ones that show the complete and utter excitement when baby Jack was born. I am truelly sorry for your loss and my thoughts have been with the two of you and your family ever since I heard the news. I am sure Uncle Jeff was waiting for Joe up in heaven with arms open and the two of them are looking down on everyone right now.
My Deepest Sympathies,
Crystal (Steele) MacPhee
Crystal (Steele) MacPhee
September 26, 2013
Scott & Kate,
My heart hurts for you. I will never begin to pretend to know how it feels to be going through what the two of you are going through right now. Although I never met Joe I enjoyed reading & watching Scott's posts about him and most recently about Joe and baby Jack. They always made my day a bit brighter. I am so sorry about your loss and my thoughts have been with you and your family since I heard the news. I'm sure Uncle Jeff was right there waiting for him with open arms and they are both watching down on everyone.
Anthony Signorelli
September 26, 2013
Kate, Scott,Louise, Charlie:
We knew him; we loved him; we will NEVER forget him. Joey was truly "one special boy".
Budget & Tony
September 26, 2013
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it's the memories of you that are the most precious.
By Lamaretta Simmons
September 26, 2013
It makes no sense to ever ask 'why?', because there are no answers other than to know in your heart that you were blessed to be chosen by God to love him and take care of him for as long as God blessed this world with him. God only chooses special people to have such "special" children. Only parents of a terminally ill child can understand and know what a privilege it was to have had them. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy for yur unbelievable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Susan & Gary Letourneau
Cindy Franzone Ryan
September 26, 2013
I didnt know Joey but Chris Boshar made me aware of his story. He certainly touched many with his short time on earth.. God bless our newest little angel Joey.. May his spirit and love live forever in your hearts.. My prayers are with you all
Deanna and Dave Conley
September 26, 2013
What a beautifully written tribute to your little boy. Wishing some peace in your hearts during this impossible time. xoxox
September 26, 2013
Dear Kate & Scott,
We have such heavy hearts for you. I believe your angle, Joey, will forever be with you every day and guide Jack as the best older brother ever. Thank you for allowing us to be part of Joey's life in a little way. We have such fond memories of Joey's excitement and laughter when we would see him at Footbridge crabbing and can still see his beaming face during last year's fourth of July fireworks. The boys had such fun with him!
Please accept our sincere condolences as we keep you in our thoughts and prayers. He was one of a kind and oh, so special!
Love & Hugs,
Jane, Bob & Alex Solomon
Jennifer Staples
September 26, 2013
Dave, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and your family.
Paula Turner
September 26, 2013
You have been a huge part of our family even though I have never met Joey in life.My family Patty and Steve Tervo have always told me all about Joey and I feel I knew him through them.God only entrusts his angles to very special people to care for and love for a very short time.I know you are heart broken but you made that angel so happy and he loved you as you loved him. You are in my prayers.Patty's mom
Elaine & Roger Caron
September 26, 2013
Our sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your son. He will be missed by all who new him.
Candice Lindsey
September 26, 2013
May God bless your hearts for comfort love the Lindsey Family
Barbara Garofalo
September 26, 2013
My Heart and Prayers are being sent to this Precious Little Angel Family. So sorry for ur loss. Now, JOEY his in Heaven where he has his Angel WINGS and he his ur Guardian ANGEL Watching over his Family Forever and Always. Now your little boy is playing all his music that he loves in heaven. Peace and Love be with your Little Angel an his Family Always and Always. God Bless You ALL In Jesus Name.xxoo
September 26, 2013
Dear Scott and Kathleen. My heart aches for you and your family. I feel as though I was truly blessed having been able to share in Joey's big heart, his smiles and his wonderful adventures to Disney, his love of music and his love for you both. There is no pain deeper than what you are going through, please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers at this time. Judith Vivenzio
Melissa (Lemieux) Patenaude
September 26, 2013
Kate, Scott, Daigle and Middlemiss Family...
Clearly there are no words to console any of you at this time. Just know that there are many out there that would drop anything to be by your sides and help with anything that you may need.
Joe was a brilliant boy with an infectious smile and a personality that is unmatchable. He will be missed.
All our Love
Lemieux/Patenaude Family
Gail Gagnon
September 26, 2013
Scott and Kate, I am so sorry for your loss. my deepest condolensces.
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