West Springfield, Massachusetts
Margaret M. “Midge” (Murphy) Spaulding, 78, died peacefully at home Monday morning. Midge was born in Proctor, VT, grew up in Rutland, VT and has lived in West Springfield for the past 40 years. She attended Mt. St. Joseph Academy and graduated in 1959 from Castleton State Teachers College. She taught school in the Middlebury, VT School system, the West Springfield School System and Longmeadow Schools. She received her Masters of Education from Westfield State College and was a special education teacher. A communicant of the Church of Good Shepherd, West Springfield, MA she was a member of the Alter Guild at the church. She also belonged to the Daughters of the Nile and the Ladies of Oriental Shrine, having served as officers in both. She was involved with several groups which existed to support the Shriners Hospital for Children and was awarded the Adult of the Year from the West Springfield Boys & Girls Club for her volunteer work on the Board of Directors. She had played golf and loved to travel, especially Aruba. Midge leaves her husband of 51 years Robert G. “Pete” Spaulding Jr.; two children Daniel M. Spaulding and his wife Alissa and Heidi L. Spaulding all of West Springfield; her beloved grandchildren Casey, Jordan, Daniel, Mackenzie, Michael and Brody. Her son Robert G. Spaulding III died in 1998 and she was predeceased by a sister Mary Kierstead. The funeral will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Thursday at 11:00am followed by burial in Hillcrest Park Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday from 4:00 – 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104.
Dear Pete and family Kathleen and I are sorry to hear of Midge's passing.We always enjoyed seeing you and Midge during the holidays.
Phil Coccia
February 16, 2016 | Marcellus, NY
Pete and family, Linda, my 'ex' forwarded the news of Midge's death. I'm so sorry to hear of it. Back when I was seeing Linda and after our marriage we had some good times. One time I remember we were sitting in the bar at Lake Bomoseen, havin' a brewski and the topic of discussion was the new British band called The Beatles. There was mixed opinion around the table about them. LOL. Well I guess Linda may be the last of the quadrumvirate from MSJ. Ike Gilrain died a couple years ago. ...
Bud Foucher
February 15, 2016 | Clinton Corners, NY
Pete I am so sorry to hear about Midge. She was a wonderful persona and was always there for me, I will miss her greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Delna Adams
February 10, 2016 | AGAWAM, MA
Pete and family
Both myself and GEORGE WANT TO SEND YOUOUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Betty&George Frechette
February 05, 2016 | Granby, MA
Dear Pete and Family, I am greatly sadended to learn about loss of Dear Midge. We have been friends since 1955,we were both born in Proctor, both in the class of 1959 at Casleton and both teachers. We have had a long history and I counted her among my good friends. I extend my prayers and deepest sympathy to you at this very difficult time. Peace to you.
Phyllis L'Esperance
February 04, 2016 | Burlington, VT
Danny and Lisa : We are so sorry for your loss.
The Connor's
February 03, 2016
Midge was such a great teacher and colleague. When I first started working with her years ago she was so supportive. In recent years it was such a pleasure to run into her at retirement or Holiday parties. I'm very sorry for your loss. May the memories of happier times sustain you in your loss.
Diane Taslitt
February 03, 2016
Dear Heidi, Brody and the entire Spaulding family. I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. May the peace of God encompass your hearts in this time of bereavement.
Love Wanda, nurse, Agawam High School
Wanda Green
February 03, 2016 | Windsor, CT
Dear Spalding Family
I was so sorry to hear of Midges passing, she always had a kind word to say. I will miss her smiling face at the Daughters of the Nile and other functions we shared, I will miss her.
Judy Davis DON
February 03, 2016 | Feeding Hills, MA
