Kathryn L. Middleton

March 04, 1976 - June 24, 2024

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Obituary for Kathryn L. Middleton

Kathryn L. (Dunton) Middleton, of Milton, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday June 24, 2024.

Kate was the beloved wife of Patrick J. Middleton and the loving mother of Sophie F. and Joseph C. Middleton. She was the daughter of John Dunton and Susan (Lewandowski) Dunton and the sister of Brian (Robyn) Dunton and David (Nikki) Dunton. She was the daughter-in-law of James and Sheila Middleton, and sister-in-law of Jay and his late wife Abby and Maura Middleton. She was the aunt to Noah and Arlo Dunton, Owen and Ethan Dunton, Lola Dunton-Milenkovic, Kahua Dunton, and James and Christopher Middleton. Kate was a beloved niece and cousin to many.

The funeral service will be held at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS Tuesday July 2 at 10:30 AM. There will be visiting hours on Monday, July 1, from 3-7 PM.

Kate was a graduate of Milton Academy (’94), Wesleyan University (’98) and received a Master of Education from Boston University (’14). She was the Lead Writing Specialist at the OWL (Online Writing Lab) in the College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University. She was a trustee of Milton Foundation for Education, Town Meeting member, and PTO member as well as the creative and logistical force behind Milton Porchfest, an annual gathering of local musicians who performed at various homes around the town. Her work on local political campaigns and issues inspired so many residents of the town of Milton, and she was never afraid to encourage both lifelong residents and newcomers alike to do the right thing.

She was an avid nature-lover who went on long walks around Turner’s Pond every day and brought us joy with her candid “birdcam” photos as well as her updates on how the beavers are getting on. She was a fierce advocate of protecting nature, once refusing to budge for some thoughtless bike-riders on the Ponkapoag plank trail through the bog. On one Ponkapoag adventure, she was walking alone one day and got stuck in the mud. Consistent with her sense of humor, she pictured future generations finding her remains and initially thinking that she was a bog person, until they noticed the cell phone in her hand. She held a fascination for sharks and a hatred for horses and found great joy in all of the Real Housewives series. She was a loving mother, a caring wife, a great sister, an attentive daughter, an indifferent driver, an enthusiastic cook, a person who singlehandedly kept Spindrift in business (after breaking up with Diet Coke), a deeply invested member of her community, a lifelong Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers fan, a lover of live music and supporter of the local music scene, and a great friend to many. She adored her brother Brian’s band Wooden Leg, and the band has issued a statement that they may permanently disband now that their #1 fan is gone.

We miss her so very much.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boston Children's Hospital

Services

1 Jul

Visiting Hours

03:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services- DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS 1140 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions »
2 Jul

Funeral Service

10:30 AM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services- DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS 1140 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions »
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  • September 04, 2024

    Kesh Gedeon

    Sending my condolences to the Middleton Family. I am a former student of Ms. Dunton (how I remembered her). She was a great teacher and made a lasting impression on my life. Since I graduated high school almost 20 years ago, I've been trying to reach her to tell her how much she helped me during my high school years and today I decided to google her name and this unfortunate news appeared. Again, I want to send my condolences to the family. So sorry to hear.

  • July 01, 2024

    Pamela Shea

    Kate was present at many of my daughters (Kim and Kristin Johnson) get togethers. Their response to her passing told me how much they loved her and how much they were going to miss her. Our family photos are filled with pictures of Kate! We will miss her. Very sorry for her passing. May she stay in your hearts forever. Pamela Shea

  • July 01, 2024

    Robert Skenderian

    We have known Kate and Patrick for so many years. Patrick I have been where you are now. Love and hold those kids every day. When the rush dies down just be present for those kids. I feel for you. Robert Skenderian

  • June 30, 2024

    Annemarie (Powers) McAdams

    To the Middleton family, We are so sorry for the loss of sweet Kate. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Love, Maureen Powers and Annemarie McAdams

  • June 30, 2024

    Joanne Tompkins

    So sorry for your loss. Such a great Lady and Wonderful Mom . Fly high dear Kate.

  • June 28, 2024

    Barbara Broderick

    Kate,I am going to miss you so much. You were the best niece and of course, you were so understanding when I kept saying# " what can I get Sophie and Joe". You didn't get too upset when I did more than I said I would. I will miss you. You will always be in my heart. Love, Aunt Ellie.

  • June 28, 2024

    John Dunton

    Kate was an amazing, funny dynamo. We've lost one of the best and brightest. There's a huge hole in my heart.

  • June 27, 2024

    JamesPaul Qazilbash

    What was so special about Kate was that she was like every other person in the room and yet at the same time she had a kindness and a worldliness that made her the biggest person in the room not just the kindest. I was so psyched for Patrick who is like a little brother to me when he first brought her to her first family event. Seeing him so happy made me so happy and I knew he finally found someone who could celebrate and amplify all of the great sides to Patrick and make every side of him better and greater than he was before her. She had such poise and to be so comfortable around our huge crazy family from the jump was just one of so many ways you knew you were in the presence of someone so special in Kate. Nothing rattled her and she was truly a tall wave that boosted all our ships and made our whole family so much kinder and more down to earth. I was so glad I had a relative to make references from Howard Stern with and she got every one and gave more and better funnier ones of her own! Her humor was one of so many gifts and lights she was for the world. My heart is broken for Patrick, Sophie and Joe and for Kate. What a special family forever united by love that now stretches from earth to Heaven and Milton and earth will never have anyone as special as Kate ever again but we sure will never let her impact and time on earth go unspoken. Thank you God for making her and now caring for her. May you always bless her family and countless friends in shared grief and may her memories light the way forward. Her very grateful cousin, JamesPaul Qazilbash

  • June 27, 2024

    Sissy Kelley

    My heart breaks for the family of Kate Middleton....I did not know her but her sister in law Maura is my neighbor and I know the heartbreak and pain they are suffering ....Rest in peace dear lady......

  • June 27, 2024

    krista klopfenstein

    So sorry for your loss of such a wonderful mom , community member and friend. Hard to understand. Sending prayers for solace and peace at some point. What a fun force she was. Krista Klopfenstein and boys.