Obituary of Abby Sue Middleton

Abby Sue Duncan Middleton, age 53 of Chadds Ford, PA passed away suddenly on May 29, 2020 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Parkersburg, WV, she resided for the past 12 years in Chadds Ford, PA, previously residing most of her life in Wilmington, DE. She graduated from Brandywine High School class of 1985 and earned her bachelor of science degree from the University of Richmond, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1989. After graduation, she joined Marvin & Palmer Associates, where she met her husband. A mother, homemaker and entrepreneur, Abby turned her love for art into her own business, Signs of Serenity.

Abby was a devout catholic and member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church where she was very active in the church and school. Abby never met a stranger; and she gave boundless time, love and attention to everyone God put in her path. Abby was relentless in caring for her family – her husband Jay to whom she was married for 25 years, and especially her two sons, Jim and Chris, who were the loves of her life. She was involved in their education as well as their many sports activities. Their graduation from Salesianum was among her proudest accomplishments. She treasured time spent with her father, mother, sister and many loved ones who all loved her dearly. Abby left us all way too soon but her love for and devotion to her family will never be forgotten.

Abby is survived by her husband, Jay F. Middleton, two sons, James Byron Middleton and Christopher John Corcoran Middleton, father, Donald (Betty) Duncan, mother, RuthEllen Ott Duncan, sister, Beth Ellen Duncan, father and mother in law, James and Sheila Middleton, sister in law, Maura Middleton, brother in law, Patrick (Kate) Middleton, niece, Sophie Middleton, nephew, Joseph Middleton, aunts and uncles, Barney (Marya) Ott, Rick (Charlotte) Ott and Carma (Wayne) Cunningham, also numerous cousins and loved ones.

A private Funeral Mass will be Livestreamed, Friday, June 5, 2020 precisely at 11:00AM from St. Cornelius Catholic Church, 160 Ridge Rd., Chadds Ford, PA by visiting (www.paganofuneralhome.com) or via Facebook (search Pagano Funeral Home). The video will remain on our website after the services are completed. Interment will remain private. Donations in her memory may be made to Saint Cornelius School, 160 Ridge Rd., Chadds Ford, PA 19317 or Salesianum School, 1801 N Broom St, Wilmington, DE 19802.