DALTON, Mass. —  

Mark James Middlebrook, 72, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024, at Albany Medical Center with his family by his side. Mark was born to Kenneth and Marilyn Middlebrook on January 12, 1952, in Pittsfield, MA.

Mark had a deep passion for football. He played for Wahconah in high school and later coached youth and high school football in Dalton. Mark also took great pleasure in delivering food to the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry at the Dalton United Methodist Church every Tuesday. But his greatest love in life was his family, which he shared with Judith Suriner; nothing made him happier than sharing stories about his children, grandchildren, and daughter-in-law.

He was predeceased by his children's mother, Judy, and his parents, Kenneth and Marilyn. He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Suriner, of Dalton; daughter and son-in-law, Dorin and Dan Chapman, of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Colin and Megan Middlebrook, of Adams; and six grandchildren, Lucy, Kyle, Kieran, Jack, Aiden, and Molly; sister Susan Salvatore(Peter) of Dalton; niece Dina LaBeau of Dalton; niece Beth Salvatore-LeBeau of Dalton.

Funeral Notice:

While there will be no formal calling hours or funeral service, Mark’s friends and family are all invited to a gathering at the Dalton VFW, 366 E Housatonic Street, Dalton MA 01226 on Saturday morning, August 10, 2024, at 10 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in his name to the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry and mailed to the Dwyer-Wellington Funeral Home, 525 Main Street, Dalton, MA 01226

Please visit www.dwyerfuneral.com to leave condolences and remembrances.