FORT EDWARD
Josephine E. (Rice) Middleton, 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, NY.
Born January 10, 1930 in Greenwich, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Fannie (Monroe) Rice.
She graduated from Argyle High School, and was employed by the Glens Falls National Bank for many years.
Josephine married Clinton Middleton on September 24, 1950 at the Fort Miller Reformed Church, and together they raised their family until his passing on October 17, 2002.
Josephine and Clinton loved to travel together with the Holiday Travel Club, and also with the Senior Center. They enjoyed camping. She was an excellent cook and baker, and enjoyed tending to her yard and her beautiful flower gardens. Josephine also loved sewing and going shopping. She will be greatly missed by many.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Josephine was predeceased by her sister Cathleen Humiston, and her brother, Harold Rice.
Josephine is survived by her children; Paul Middleton (Som) and Donna Lapitsky (Leo), her grandson Andrew Lapitsky, her sister Dorothy Lacko, and her sister-in-law Louise Rice.
At Josephine’s request, calling hours and services will be private. Arrangements are in the care of the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
Burial will take place in the spring at Southside Cemetery in South Glens Falls, NY.
To leave online condolences please visit www.kilmerfuneralhome.com.