Obituary of John-Darryl Middleton

JOHN DARRYL MIDDLETON of NicholsJohn Darryl Middleton, 62, of Briggs Hill Rd., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Monday morning, February 26, 2001, following a period of declining health. He was born on October 18, 1938, in Johnson City, a son of the late, Mary (Goon) and John A. Middleton. For many years Darryl owned and operated Nichols Industrial Machine Shop. He enjoyed hunting, Shuffleboard, golfing although his greatest enjoyment was being with his family. Darryl was a member of the Nichols United Methodist Church, VFW Post 1371 Owego, and the American Legion Post 401, Owego. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 36 years, Ann Heslop Middleton; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Robert Cushman; a son, James A. Middleton, all of Nichols; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Catherine Middleton, Mobile, Alabama; C. Alton and Sheila Middleton, Nichols; a sister and brother-in-law, Amy and Fred Snyder, Downingtown, Pa.; five special grandchildren, Kevin, Amanda, Matthew, Sarah and Megan; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was predeceased by his parents, Mary and John A. Middleton; daughter, Darlene A. Middleton; step mother, Miriam Bonear Middleton. Memorial services and a celebration of Darryl's life will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2001, at 2 p.m., at the United Methodist Church, Main St., Nichols, with his pastor, Rev. Val M. Rommel, officiating. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday, February 28, 2001, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society, 57 Front St., Binghamton, N.Y. 13905, in loving memory of John Darryl Middleton.