Mary Middler Dunnville, Ontario Obituary

Mary Middler

<p>Mary passed away on October 26, 2022 at Grandview Lodge in her 103rd year. Beloved mother of Dale Carpenter (Late Paul) and Dianne and Roy Graham. She will be sadly missed by her four grandchildren Beth and Tom Braidwood, Dave and Lisa Graham, Deirdre and Chris Altmayer and Stephanie Carpenter and Garnet Slater. Mary is also lovingly survived by eight great grandchildren Tommy, Jessy, Luke, Sara, Matt, Sarah, Lauren and Declan. She is fondly remembered by her nieces Lynn Lawrie, Leah Clark and Laura Scott and her nephew Norm Scott. Mary was preceded by her brothers Arthur Scott and Wes Scott. Mary had a lifelong love of teaching, starting her career in 1938 in Stromness, and retiring from Dunnville Senior Public School. She was a life member of Grace United Church. A private graveside service will be held. We are thankful for the wonderful, compassionate care Mom received from the staff at Grandview Lodge. Donations in her memory may be made to the Grandview Lodge Resident Council. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.ballardminorfh.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Ballard Minor Funeral Home, 315 Broad Street East, Dunnville 905-774-7277.</p>
January 4, 1920 - October 26, 202201/04/192010/26/2022
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Tracey Lechner
November 14, 2022
So sorry to hear this sad news about Mary. I had the pleasure of knowing her as I cleaned for her when she was at home. Such a delightful strong lady and I loved to hear her many stories of her family she was very proud of you all!! Cherish the memories💞
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Dale & Phyllis Sensabaugh
October 30, 2022
Dianne, Roy, Dave, Deirde and family, our sincere condolences on the loss of Dianne's Mother.

Dale & Phyllis Sensabaugh
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Jane/Janey Battle
October 29, 2022
I guess my story is to be the 7 th Battle kid to get Mrs Middler. You hear how this kid was , then the next, and so on and so on. I was not smart, I hated school other than for sports, but Mrs Midder made me a better student. I will always remember her saying, you got t... Continue Reading
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Lynn Lawrie
October 29, 2022
Aunt Mary was very special to me. She lived a long and healthy life and was an inspiration to me. Life was not always easy for her but she never complained about anything. Her cup was always more than half full. I will miss her terribly
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Laura Scott
October 29, 2022
I am saddened by the passing of my wonderful Aunt Mary. She has been a fixture in our lives since we moved to Ontario in 1968. I remember her meeting our train when we arrived here. She taught me in school and was an inspiring person - an educated woman, a single moth... Continue Reading
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Dianne Siderius
October 29, 2022
Dianne and Roy and family : Our sincere sympathy. You were very faithful in caring for your mother for so many years.
Dianne and Jerry Siderius
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Joyce Ludlow
December 19, 2022
Joyce Ludlow
Condolences to the Middler famiy. She was my school teacher at senior public. She was a great teacher.
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Joyce Ludlow
December 19, 2022
Joyce Ludlow
Condolences to the Middler famiy. She was my school teacher at senior public. She was a great teacher.
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David Rowe
October 29, 2022
Our most sincere and heartfelt sympathies to the entire family. Margaret(Bobbie) & David Rowe
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Arlene King
October 28, 2022
Sincere condolences to Dianne, Dale and families in the loss of your loved one. I knew Mary through my Aunt Ellanor Murdoch who was a good friend and shared many teaching years together in Dunnville. Mary was a true lady and I always enjoyed visiting her with my Aunt. ... Continue Reading
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Maureen and Burton Jones
October 28, 2022
Our condolences to the family. Mary was a vital member of our church, She also taught at Central School when I was there. Her warm and genuine smiles will be long remembered
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Melodie Wettlaufer
October 28, 2022
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time.