William F Middaugh

Star - Gazette (Elmira, New York) 28 Sep 2014, Sun - Page B6

Age 73 of Pine City passed away Fri. morning, Sept. 26, 2014 at Corning Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Oct 1, 1940 in Elmira; He was the son of the late, William & Louise (Gillis) Middaugh. Bill graduated from Southside High School in 1958 and attended Corning Community College. In service to his country, he served in the US Navy after which he married the love of his life, Jane Taft. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for many years as the Customer Relations Coordinator. Family always came first to Bill. He loved sports and was NY Yankees and Giants fan. His favorite pastime was watching his grandchildren play sports. Bill loved food and is fondly remembered for being the first in line at any family gathering. Surviving is his loving family, wife and companion of 51 years, Jane Taft Middaugh, Pine City; their children, Elizabeth (Steven) Agan, Elmira; Michael (Kimberlee) Middaugh, Elmira; Martha (Patrick) Clark, Elmira; Susan (Andrew) Scott, Big Flats; 14 grandchildren, Katelyn, Daniel, Jennifer, and Thomas Agan; Zachary, Joseph, and Michael Middaugh; Kristina, Benjamin, Abigail, and Patrick Clark; Ryan, Carly, and Leah Scott; brother, Brian (Jackie) Middaugh, Southport; sister, Susan (Lauren) Pautz, Pine City; sister-in-law, Deanna Middaugh, Elmira; brother-in-law, John (Margaret) Taft, Elmira; nieces, nephews and many family friends. In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his brothers, Dan A. and Dennis H. Middaugh. Family and friends will be received at St. Mary's Church, 224 Franklin St. Elmira, NY 14904 on Mon. Sept. 29, 2014 between the hours of 4-6 p.m. A Memorial Mass will follow at 6:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Care First, 11751 East Corning Rd. Corning, NY 14830 in Bill's memory. Special thanks to the healthcare professionals at Corning Hospital for the wonderful care they gave Bill during his illness.