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Betty Elaine Middleton
1935 - 2016
Betty Elaine Middleton
1935 - 2016
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BORN
1935
DIED
2016
Betty Elaine Middleton Obituary
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Susan McIntyre
December 26, 2016
I am writing on behalf of my sisters Cate McIntyre Murschel and Marti McIntyre Jernberg and our family. We send our deepest sympathy to Helen, Devon, Don and Leslie and their families. We were shocked and saddened to learn of Betty's death. Betty was our strong Canadian cousin. A bridge to our parents and our own family connection. We have wonderful memories from our youth of Sunday dinners at the McKay dining room table. We had wonderful summer visits to the Showers' farm and Brown's Corner church. We continued to make family memories during summer and winter visits to Frontier Lodge, Betty and John's visits to trade show events in Illinois and stays at Boyne Mtn. or visits the "Soo". So many treasured times. Betty was a nurse, mother, outdoor woman, an amazing chef, an author, a businesswoman, a crafter of beautiful scrapbooks, an historian and our very beloved cousin. God Bless you all!!! Most sincerely, Susan
Joerg & Terri Bergelt
December 15, 2016
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Betty. She was always a very jovial person with a huge, infectious laugh. What a great cook and baker she was and we enjoyed many delicious pies and butter tarts while she was in Elliot Lake. What fun we used to have at all the wild game dinners. A toast to a great host and super chef! Betty's generosity and kindness will never be forgotten.
Leslie Cook
December 7, 2016
Mom: Missing you so much already. I have big shoes to fill. You were the best Mom for me. Your love for so many others has taught me much, empathy for others. Our fun girls nights. Our holidays and family reunions. So many memories and lessons you you have left me. Love you always and forever xoxoxo Till we meet again.
Georgina Naccarato
December 5, 2016
My condolences to Betty's family and friends. I didn't know Betty for a long time but I felt her warmth and enjoyed her friendly nature whenever we met, usually at Red Hat functions. I was unable to attend the service this morning due to illness. My thoughts and prayers were with all of you and I am thankful I was able to watch the live stream of the lovely service conducted by her good friend, Betty Pretty.
I know Betty will be lovingly remembered and missed by all who were blessed to know her.
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Carol Mouland
December 5, 2016
Betty,
Friends are treasures beyond value. I'm so thankful you and I were Friends. I will miss you. You will always be in my memory.
Carol Mouland
Jeff & Sue Rosser
December 5, 2016
Sincerest Sympathies to all. We had opportunity to know Betty ( her late brother John) for not a long time but a treasured time. Betty was always kind, fun and a joy to be around. They will be and are missed. Sue & Jeff. (near St Marys, ON)
December 5, 2016
Don, Leslie and Families:
Our condolences on your mom's passing.
Sickness prevents us attending today but we want you to know how much we admired and respected your Mom. Both she and your Dad were generous mentors to me when I was a young and inexperienced Conservation Officer in Elliot Lake. Your Mom's coffee and wise and compassionate counseling will always be
remembered.Thank You Leslie for bringing your Mom to the farm for a visit this past summer.
Elaine and Will Samis, Iron Bridge, Ontario
Dorothy Schildroth
December 4, 2016
My deepest sympathy to all Betty's family at this time. She was a great lady to know and will be dearly missed.
December 4, 2016
Don, Leslie and families,
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. I have fond memories of Betty and working/playing at Frontier Lodge. Our thoughts are with you.
Michael and Linda Barnes
December 4, 2016
Such a loss. Betty, you'll forever in my heart. I have such fond memories of Frontier Lodge. Betty touched many lives over the years! My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.
Leah (Foxwell) Loranger
Jim Brady
December 4, 2016
First cousin John and now cousin Betty, my first cousins are becoming fewer and what a loss. But I have many fond memories of life with the McKay family. Betty was truly one of those wonderful people who always had a smile for you and a story about our relatives. The summer reunions were the times to reconnect with family and I will never forget those days with Betty and John.
Morgan Marshall
December 3, 2016
This passing will sure be hard for all of us but we must remember the fantastic memories we have made together. She will be in our hearts forever.
-Great Grandaughter
Richard and Marilyn Keating
December 3, 2016
Don and Leslie I am so sadend to hear of your mothers passing, we are so very sorry for your loss. I was the first winter guest at Frontier and from that day I conceded her my second mother. I have very fond memory's of her at frontier and as a close and dearly loved person. She will be missed by so many. R.I.P. Betty we love you.
December 3, 2016
to Don,Leslie a Famlies,
Sad to hear of Bettys passing Ilived in Elliot Lake for fourteen years worked for Betty on occasion I moved to Toronto we would visit each other Then in 2009 I moved to BC.and we exchanged long letters and photos every Dec. of course all our Grand kids were wonderful etc. Betty Iam sure you have read this years letter on my kitchen counter from above.I will so miss our phone call end of Dec.Loved you sooo much Miss you .
Margaret Dalton
Fairmont, Hot Springs BC.
Charlene Pickering
December 3, 2016
Don,Leslie and families, So terribly sad to here of Aunt Bettys passing, I didnt know her or uncle John that well, but when we went to visit them at Elliot Lake, they truly made us feel like we belonged. I will always remember, the warm welcome upon our arrival, and visiting around the big kitchen table, and her showing us the sights of Elliot Lake. My deepest sympathies to all of you. Hugs Barry,Charlene Pickering and family
Bob Kates
December 3, 2016
Don & Family
Our deepest condolences in the loss of your mother.
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Bob Kates & Nancy Komsa Kates
Charlotte & Darryl Allison
December 2, 2016
Donnie and Leslie we are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We are so glad we were able to visit with her this past summer. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love Charlotte and Darryl
December 2, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many fond memories of Betty over the years. I was in nursing school with Betty. I was blessed to know her.
Ronaele Heil (Dubuque Iowa)
Gwen and Ron Ludington
December 2, 2016
So sad to hear of Betty's passing. We last talked in mid summer and she said she was thinking of moving back to our area of Southern Ontario near where she was born. That would have allowed us to visit so much more and we would have had so many memories to discuss........... nursing at Woodstock General, dances at Sarnia where she first met John, and so many visits to Frontier Lodge that we made over the years.
To Don and Leslie and families we send our prayers. She will be missed !!
Jenifer & Gerry Wright
December 2, 2016
Don, Allan, Wylie, Leslie, Tanya & Casey we were sorry to hear of Betty's death. Our hearts are with you. Like so many we first met Betty and John at Frontier Lodge in the late 60's. We lived in Elliot Lake at the time. She was always quick to giggle and laugh. And what a great cook. Her wild game dinners were always creative, tasty and interesting. She is a great loss.
December 2, 2016
Don, Leslie and family you are in our thoughts and prayers.. Betty you will be forever in our hearts..We have so many wonderful memories of the good times and hard work at Frontier Lodge..Also the good times and many laughs we had when you moved to the Soo..You were a very special person and friend. We will miss you dear friend...Love Alison and Ted Foxwell Elliot Lake Ontario
Gary Cline
December 2, 2016
Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a great person and loved life to the fullest, truly was a good friend and did Create a Memory that will last forever. Yours Truly, Gary Cline, Barrie ON.
Nancy Wolowich
December 2, 2016
I am so sorry to read of Betty's passing. My late husband (Stan) fished at Frontier Lodge for many years and was very fond of Betty. In later years I too got to know her better and found her to be a wonderful, warm, and caring person. My condolences to her family.
December 2, 2016
Leslie and Don and families, so sorry to hear of your Moms passing, you will miss her so much, but know that our thoughts are with you. Wish we lived closer. Aunt Leone and Uncle Wray McDonald.
Brent Marlatt
December 1, 2016
Hi, Betty. I know you are reading over my shoulder right now and making light of my tears. My friends knew you as my "second mother" - always making me feel comfortable and welcome beginning at the age of 8 years old on my very first visit to Canada. For the next 38 years, you were just as sweet and nice as the first time I met you. I will never forget you and Gladys singing me happy birthday over the phone from Branson, Missouri all those years ago! You will eternally be a special soul in my heart. I will never be able to repay you for all your gifts of time.
Much love and respect,
Brent
Len & Mary An Langlois
December 1, 2016
Our sympathy to the Middleton family on your loss .We were friends when John & Betty lived in Sarnia many years ago .
Lisa Clark
December 1, 2016
Aunt Betty, you will be in our hearts forever. We are filled with so many wonderful memories of great times with you! Frontier Lodge fishing, big game dinners, backroad tour to Maryland, dinners and great kitchen table talks and laughs! What an amazing, strong, fun-filled, caring, hard-working woman Aunt Betty was.
We are sending our biggest hugs and lots of love to our cousins and spouses. We hope that some comfort comes knowing how blessed your Mom is to be out of pain and enjoying her early years with family. God bless! We now have another special angel to watch over us. Love Lisa, Les, Rachel and Ali Clark
December 1, 2016
Betty has been our friend since the early 60's and over the years we worked together at Sarnia General Hospital had many fun times and vacations to-gether with she and John at Frontier Lodge.Betty was a true friend in every sense of the word and we Thank God she was a part of our family as we are truly better for having her in our lives.Your memory will last forever and you will be greatly missed by all who's lives you touched. Love you Mary & John Flick
December 1, 2016
We were so sorry to hear that your mom passed away, but want to thank you again for letting us know. She and your dad were special, and we were blessed to have all of you as our friends. She will stay in my memories forever. Ray and Sue Shepherd
Judy Gooderham
December 1, 2016
Betty will be missed by the many ladies in the scrapbooking world. She and her friend Lynn started an annual event to raise funds for a local charity. She will be missed at that event in March. Be at peace dear friend.
Judy and David Gooderham and local Search and Rescue Unit.
Scott Foxwell
December 1, 2016
Always in my heart and never to be gone from memory. Just a thank you for being such an encouraging mentor, nurturer of creativity, and life coach by the wonderful way you lived your life and treated people. Dearly missed and loved.
B&K Porter
December 1, 2016
We will never forget you Betty, a dear friend and fabulous host of the many breakfasts at the long kitchen table at the lodge. So many fun times and wonderful food. The world will forever be a darker place without you. LOL Burdette and Karen
Ian & Cheryl McKay
December 1, 2016
Betty was a remarkable, generous, loving woman. Family and friends were very important to her, and she was very important to us! She will be greatly missed by those of us that loved her
Michelle Kingsley
December 1, 2016
Betty will be greatly missed, especially by all the veterinarians who attended the fishing conference that Betty hosted for a number of years at Frontier Lodge. Our hearts and prayers are with the family.
Michelle and all the fishing vets.
Raquel Lehto
December 1, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. I worked for her at Frontier Lodge years ago and was happy that we got back in touch in recent years. I will always remember her warmth and genuine caring about people, as well as her great sense of humour and zest for life. She was a true gem.
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