PAMELA J. MACLEAN (nee Middleditch) of N. Ridgeville, OH. Born January 8, 1932 in England and passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 20, 2024 at the age of 92. Survived by her 6 children, John J. of Minneapolis, Catherine Lehota (Douglas), Kevin (Josie), Colleen Simpson (Neil-dec.), Colin (Sally) and Christine; also, her sister Diana. Grandmother of 14; great and great-great-grandmother of many more. Preceded in death by her husband of 58 years John R. in 2010, grandson, Jason in 2002 and son-in-law, Neil in 2020.

Mom was born in Bury St. Edmunds in the County of Suffolk, England as Pamela Joyce Middleditch, on January 8th, 1932, the third of 5 children, and the oldest girl. Her parents were James Victor and Ruth Ellen (nee Ely) Middleditch. She is preceded in death by her parents; and, brothers Colin, Neville, and a sister, Beryl Nutter. Her youngest sister, Diana Thompson, resides in Maryland. All three sisters married American servicemen and emigrated to the U.S. Her brother Colin emigrated to Chicago where he continued his trade as a barber on Chicago's Gold Coast. Her brother, Neville, was a barber in England.

WWII began in England when Mom was just 7 years of age. From her bedroom window, she witnessed British and German airplanes dogfighting in the air. Even after being in America, and well into the 1960s with children of her own, Mom would sometimes awaken from nightmares to check on her children because she dreamt that WE were being bombed (then called shellshock, or what we now call PTSD). These dreams waned as the years passed.

Our Dad, John Roderick was stationed in England after WWII and met Mom at the "The High Spot" Ice Cream Parlor where she worked. Their relationship grew through 3 years of courtship, including Dad's leaving and returning to England on another tour, where he surprised her by appearing out of the coat check at the Odeon Movie Theater where she then worked as an usherette.

At 19-years-old she emigrated to the US, and they married in Cleveland, Ohio on October 20th, 1951 at St. Colman Catholic Church on W. 65th Street. Mom and Dad wasted no time in starting their family. From 1952 to 1970 they had 6 children: John (Jack), Catherine, Kevin, Colleen, Colin and Christine.

Wherever we lived, Mom loved planting flowers around the yard every Spring. She was always the first one up in the morning, and her daily chores were always completed on time. Dinner was on the table when Dad walked in from work at 5 o'clock! She also packed school lunches every day of the week for her large family, including Dad's lunchbox.

Family & friends raved about Mom's baking skills and we always had homemade treats in the house. Cookies, pies, cakes, tarts, and those infamous sausage rolls were a big hit with everyone!

Over the years, Mom and Dad were very active at Assumption Church in Brook Park, including The Ladies Guild and The Holy Name Society, serving at one time as Presidents of those organizations.

Mom and Dad also loved to dance, especially the jitterbug, aka Swing dancing. They dressed for these outings in their finest clothing, Dad in a suit and tie and Mom in a treasured dress, especially on New Year's Eve.

Mom loved to sing, and whether you expected it or not, she'd spontaneously break into a tune to entertain friends and family! Christmas was especially song-filled with standards such as "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" or "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"! She also loved many of the old tunes from the war years in England.

We know that Mom is now enjoying the JOYS of the next life, as her soul has transitioned to a realm beyond our abilities to comprehend! We, as a family want to say, WE LOVE YOU MOM and WE MISS YOU, and in the lyrics of the WWII British singer, Vera Lynn.

We'll meet again
Don't know where, don't know when
But I know we'll meet again
Some sunny day

Keep smiling through
Just like you always do
'Til the blue skies drive the dark clouds
Far away

So will you, please, say hello
To the folks that I know?
Tell them I won't be long
They'll be happy to know
That as you saw me go
I was singing this song

We'll meet again
Don't know where, don't know when
But I know we'll meet again
Some sunny day

We'll meet again
Don't know where, don't know when
But I know we'll meet again
Some sunny day

Keep smiling through
Just like you always do
'Til the blue skies drive the dark clouds
Far away

So will you, please, say hello
To the folks that I know?
Tell them I won't be long
They'll be happy to know
That as you saw me go
I was singing this song

We'll meet again
Don't know where, don't know when
But I know we'll meet again
Some sunny day

Thank you, Mom, for your life-long devotion and selfless love for your family!

Funeral Mass Saturday, December 28th, Church of St. Clarence (30106 Lorain Rd.), North Olmsted at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME, 29150 LORAIN RD., AT STEARNS RD., N. OLMSTED, Friday, December 27th, 4 - 7 P.M.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Friendship Animal Protective League, 8303 Murray Ridge Rd, Elyria, OH 44035