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David S. Middleton

1926 - 2010

David S. Middleton

1926 - 2010

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BORN

1926

DIED

2010

David Middleton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 4 to Mar. 5, 2010.

David S. Middleton, 83, of 2064 Long Hill Road, Guilford, died on March 1, 2010 at The Guilford House. Husband of Shirley Morrow Middleton, and father of David S Middleton, III of Durham and Matthew L. Middleton of Guilford. Also survived by a brother Ellsworth Middleton of Brooklyn, NY, a granddaughter Ashleigh Fritz, a great-granddaughter Briana, and a host of friends and relatives. He was pre-deceased by a son, Phillip R. Middleton. Mr. Middleton was born in Bethlehem, PA on April 23, 1926 to the late David S. and Marie Yarrell Middleton. Mr. Middleton was an artist, an artist model and member of the Guilford and Madison Art League and also a graduated of Paier Art School in Hamden, CT. Mr. Middleton a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and choir in North Guilford, an Army Veteran having served in Korea. He was also involved with the Westwoods Trail Committee and was a Mason and member of Prince Hall Lodge in New Haven. Friends may call at the Guilford Funeral Home Monday, March 8 from 11am to 12pm. Services will be held at the funeral home at 12:00pm. Burial Private. Contributions may be made to a charity of choice. For more information or to send an online condolence for the family, please visit www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com

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March 16, 2010

Cynthia V. Ryan posted to the memorial.

March 9, 2010

Diane Barker posted to the memorial.

March 8, 2010

Joyce Greer posted to the memorial.

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Cynthia V. Ryan

March 16, 2010

I worked with Dave at the VA and will always remember him fondly. I admired his artistic talent, and shared his love for Church choir singing. His daily exercise was going to the 6th floor for blood drawing, two or three stairs at a time! Said it kept him in shape. In 1986 I was the new kid and he was sort of a mentor. Taught me alot. I miss the Christmas notes we exchanged until a few years ago. We talked about my niece and his grandaughter-- they were about the same age. I recall he proudly showed me pictures.
My deepest sympathy to all his family and loved ones.

Diane Barker

March 9, 2010

I knew Dave from St. John's Church in North Guilford, where he would always sing "Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?" on Good Friday. Several years later, I heard another man sing the same thing in a very operatic manner, and I sat there thinking, "I wish Dave were here singing this. He is so much more genuine and heartfelt." So I wrote him a note and told him so. He was very happy. Say nice things to people while they are here to hear it -- don't wait until it is too late. It was a blessing to know him.

Joyce Greer

March 8, 2010

Shirley, I am very sorry thanI could not make the funeral,I am not feeling well, but my heart and deepest sympathy goes out to you and the family, we will be in touch. Much love and sorrow. Joyce

the Greer family

Carol Walker

March 6, 2010

Dear Mrs. Middleton,

At the prompting of Frances Butts, I want to let you know that I have the deepest sympathy for you and yours. I know your husband from the VA hospital where I met him when I was a student in the laboratory. I always remembered him. I know that you have experienced quite a bit of sorrow, but I pray that the Lord will find a way to encourage you and sustain you.

Sincerely,
Carol Walker