Geraldine May Middleton (Memorial Service Information updated)
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Geraldine May Middleton, 81, of "Rock Run", Coatesville, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 6, 2014. She was the wife of the late Donald B. Middleton, Sr. who died in 2006. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of Virginia E. Taylor and step father Benjamin March and she was raised by her maternal grandparents; Zachariah and Maggie Taylor of Coatesville.
An area resident her whole life, Geraldine was a homemaker and woman noted for sharing her life in helping others.
She is survived by five children; Margaret A., wife of Robert J. Lowe of Zuni, VA, Valerie J. Middleton, Little Geri, Donald B. Middleton Jr., and Kenneth T. Middleton and his companion Shirley A. Smith, all of Coatesville, nine grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, two sisters; Virginia McWilliams of Coatesville and Patricia McWilliams of Honey Brook and a host of extended family, in-laws and friends.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 1 to 3:00pm at the Washington House Community Room, 330 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association, PO Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693.
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Katie, Molly and family,
I was saddened to read about your mom's passing. The memories that I have of her are pleasant for sure. Your mom gave her energy, talent and heart for the betterment of the lives of those she met. Many kids and adults had opportunities that they would not have experienced because your mom was willing and able to take on the leadership role for several activities. Kevin and Bryn were beneficiaries, and we are thankful.
Recall the teacher appreciation baskets and essays, the talent shows and plays, the activities that ran after school or in the evening so that students could have fun and explore their talents. Your mom was so much a vital part of activity after activity. Your youth and the youth of your contemporaries were enhanced on many levels because your mom took on the challenge of leadership.
Importantly, your mom's dedication to you and the rest of the children was an expression of her acceptance of and love for others as her Christian faith guided her. Her faith gave her stability, a compass, strength and confidence as she lived her life. And it gave her joy and a positive outlook.
When I reflect on memories of the times spent with your mom, and with you and your grandparents, I hear your mom laugh. I see the twinkle in her eye when she laughed. The memories very happy ones.
Your mom is gone too soon. She is peaceful and that is some comfort. She shared far more years worth of love in her time with us than we should have expected. I trust that your lives will reflect her love and faith.
I am very glad that I was allowed to share in your mom's life and to benefit from it.
Love to you,
Barb Ammon