Joseph Nelson Middleton IV

Joseph Middleton Obituary

Known most commonly as Jay, was born on April 27, 1946 and passed on November 22, 2010 in his childhood home of Landenberg, PA. Jay was a retiree from The Pilot School, in Talleyville, DE, as well as W.L. Gore in Fair Hill, MD. However, he was most famous for his position as a bus driver for the Kennett Consolidated School District, bus 58. Jay is survived by his wife, Holly Middleton, two children, Emily and Eric as well as his parents, Nelson and Evelyn Middleton, and brother, John.
His celebration of life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, November 27, at Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church, 101 Old Kennett Road, Wilmington, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Jay Middleton "Be DRIVEN" Scholarship Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 635, 873 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
Arrangements by
CREMATION SERVICE
OF DELAWARE

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Published by The News Journal from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Middleton

15 Entries

Devina Singh

December 5, 2010

From Devina, Yashveer,and the rest of the Singh family,
We are very sorry to hear of Jay's passing. To Devina and Yash he was much more than a bus driver. Jay always had a contagious smile on his face. We will all miss him.

Dinah Jones

December 1, 2010

Holly, Emily, and Eric ~ I was stunned and deeply saddened to hear of Jay's passing. I really appreciate the years we worked together at Gore ~ he was such a kind and loving person. I know he will be missed and my heart grieves for you. I will always remember Jay with fondness and please know that all of you and the rest of his family are in my prayers.

December 1, 2010

Holly, Emily, and Eric, I was very saddened to hear of Jay's passing. Jay and I worked together at Gore for many years. In fact we were office mates when he and Holly first met.

Jay was a very caring person, who put family first. He enjoyed the simple things in life - the moments that really do matter.

~Kevin O'Donnell

December 1, 2010

From Jonathan and Christopher Gibson and the rest of the Gibson Family. Jay was much more than just a bus driver to them.

Susan Patrick

November 29, 2010

Holly, Emily and Eric, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Jay. I know the tears will soon be turned to laughter when you reminice about all the memories you have created together. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandy Blevins

November 29, 2010

Holly,

I'm so sorry your loss, know that you Eric and Emily are in my prayers.

Greg, Patty and Ted Wilks

November 28, 2010

Holly, Emily and Eric: It was roughly 10 years ago that we all met and became fast friends. But we quickly realized that if Jay considered you a friend, he also considered you family. And when we became part of the Middleton family we quickly became part of the Landenberg family. We have so many wonderful memories of Jay and many really funny memories. All I need to say is toilet on the front porch and pizza box on the side of the road while he was weed whacking. Remember? Greg, Teddy and I will miss our dear friend. But we have such loving memories to help us through the hard times. It was our good fortune to have been able to call him friend and we will miss him every day. We will meet again Jay. Love to you Holly, Emily and Eric. And love to you Jay.

John Knotts

November 28, 2010

Hello Holly, Emily and Eric:

I am so sorry for your loss . . . Jay was a wonderful man that will be greatly missed.

I knew your husband and father as a work associate at Gore. He quickly became one of my best friends at the plant. More recently I enjoyed stopping to talk with him while he was cutting the grass or weeding out on Newark Road.

The Mass said in his honor today at St. Gabriel’s was wonderful.

I will remember Jay as a man with a big heart that truly cared about his friends, the community and most importantly . . . the three of you.

Please take care of yourselves.

Lynn Pennock Jerry

November 27, 2010

Holly, all the Middletons and Bernard families ... Jay and his spirit for laughter, family, friends and all children has always been of significance in my life since my junior high days when he and David fell into my world. The day-to-day Jay
will be missed but his strength and zest for Life shall shine on in every day, every way with each dawn and sunset, the night sky and stars. "In the stars I shall live and in the stars, I shall be watching
and laughing".. Shalom my friend, Lynn Pennock Jerry

November 27, 2010

So sorry to hear of Jay's passing. We were neighbors 15 years ago in Laurel Crossing. We remember Jay very well. Very sorry for your loss! Our deepest sympathies, Al Russo & Faith Wright

November 25, 2010

Holly, I'm so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. I will keep you and the kids in my prayers and thoughts. Please just remember all the good and happy times. I still remember some of the stories you told to everyone.
God Bless
Larry Sizemore

Jerry Manogue

November 25, 2010

Holly,Emily,and Eric. Your husband and Father was one of the best people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He will be missed by myself and all the other Gore folks who knew him. Jerry Manogue

Rick Palmer

November 25, 2010

Holly, Emily and Eric, please try to remember Jay is in a better place. Jay was a good friend and a wonderful person. We will miss him. Rick Palmer and Family.

November 25, 2010

Having known Jay and the Middleton family all my life this is not only a said time for the family but also the community. I had the opportunity to get to know Jay a little bit better because of his passion for his little orange VW convertible. I helped him to get it back on the road and he was able to drive it in the Kennett parade something he longed to do. As we all know from experience the pain will lessen but the memories will not be forgotten. We will miss you. Keep driving with the top down and enjoy every moment. Bobby Rzucidlo and Family

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