Hélène Middleton

          Héléne Marie Middleton (nee Barriault) of Hickson passed away peacefully at Sakura House Hospice on March 31, 2026, at the age of 65, into the arms of her Lord and Saviour.

          She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Brian Middleton; her stepchildren, Darryl, Amanda (Gareth), and Melissa (Tamara); her mother Elizabeth Bujold, and her late father Alphé Bariault. She is also survived by her sister Marie (late husband Alain); her brothers Louis (Nicole), Denis (Guylène), Marc (Elaine), and Guy (Isabelle); her aunts Monique, Thérèse, and Emilie; her uncle Henri; her mother-in-law Lois; her sisters-in-law Karen (Frank) and Brenda (Rob); her brother-in-law Don (Candas); as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.

          Héléne was born in Carleton, Quebec and dedicated her life to caring for others.  She earned her Registered Nursing Certificate in community health and outpost nursing from Dalhousie University and became a Registered Nurse in 1992.  She spent two decades serving as a nurse in the Arctic, where she made a lasting impact on countless lives.  From 2001 to 2003, she attended Frontline Bible Training Centre in Kingston, deepening her faith and commitment to service.  Together with Brian, she also achieved Platinum level in their Amway business.

          Her life was marked by many meaningful moments, including her salvation, a memorable trip to Israel in 2007, and her marriage to Brian on November 26, 2011.  She found great joy in working alongside Brian in their business and in building a life rooted in faith and partnership.  Héléne enjoyed simple pleasures such as reading, knitting, painting, doing word finds, and spending time in nature.  She had a deep love for children, animals - especially cats and dogs - and music, including artists such as Celine Dion, as well as Christian musicians like Jenn Johnson and Brandon Lake.  Her favourite books included the Bible and The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom.  She will be remembered for her joyful spirit, engaging conversation, and contagious laughter.

          The family extends heartfelt thanks to her caregivers, Melissa, Prabjot, and Marion, as well as her dear friends Karen and Anne, and the doctors, nurses, and staff at Sakura House Hospice and Woodstock Hospital for their compassionate care.

          Cremation has taken place.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday May 1, 2026 at 10:30 am at Jubilee Church, 707 Downie St., Stratford, Ontario.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Héléne’s memory may be made to support ministry in the Arctic through Artic Ministries .  Donations are also encouraged to support VON Sakura House 

Wareing Cremation Services, 225 Norwich Ave., Woodstock was entrusted with Final Arrangements.  Your messages of remembrance and condolence may be shared here at wareingcremation.ca