Richard E. Metcalf
December 8, 1949 — March 9, 2017
WINCHENDON - Richard E. Metcalf, 67, of Pearl Drive, died peacefully Thursday evening, March 9, 2017 after a brief illness.
Richard was born in Middlebury, VT on December 8, 1949, son of the late C. Gordon and Nellie (Whipple) Metcalf. He grew up in Brattleboro and Proctor, Vermont. Rick was a 1969 graduate of Narragansett Regional High School.
Rick was employed for many years as an assembler at the former Nichols and Stone, and Heywood Wakefield in Gardner. He was a sports fan and a collector of memorabilia. One of his pastimes was watching harness and auto racing and he was an American history buff. Many would be caught off guard by his dry sense of humor.
Rick was a loving father to his son, Jeremiah Metcalf. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Kristen Johnson. Rick leaves a brother, Martin Metcalf of Ruther Glen, VA; a sister, Josephine Metcalf of Franklin, an uncle, Philip Whipple of Winchendon, several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM with a funeral service at 12:30 P.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon. The Rev. Stephanie Flynn will officiate.
Burial will be in the spring in Horton Cemetery, Chittenden, VT.
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