Marion Louisa Metcalf

Rusty was a very very special person- to acheive so much in her career and remain one of the kindest people I have ever known. We will all miss Rusty so much. She was a very special Aunt to all of us. She would head to Gloucester to visit with all of us or to a party for Muggs. Our mother, Muggs, and Rusty were college buddies and that relationship lasted the rest of their lives- both outstanding nurses! Rusty has been an devoted supporter of our mother's memorial scholarship fund to a...

I first met "Miss Metcalf" in late 1970 when I interviewed with her for a position at PBBH. Little did I know then what a lasting impact our relationship would have on me throughout my nursing career. Marion was a nurse's nurse. She was proud of her profession and even prouder of "her" nurses at PBBH & BWH. She was quick to praise and offer support to staff personally for a new idea or just for doing their job well, with care and compassion. She always showed an interest in what the nursing...

We'll miss Aunt Marion so much. She had a beautiful spirit and a beautiful heart.

As a nurse in the Boston area for many years I got to know Rusty (initially Miss Metcalf to me) through my bosses at the New England Deaconess Hospital, Lois & Ellen, who were also Deaconess graduates. The 3 were chums over the years. When I was asked to manage the renal program @ Deaconess, I said I knew nothing about the special needs of persons with renal problems. Ellen said “I’ll call Rusty (PBBH had a huge & eminently well respected renal care program) & she’ll get you started.” ...

Aunt Marion,
You have been such an inspiration to me with your many accomplishments in the field of medicine. Your perseverance as a female in a traditional male dominated industry led the way for so many to follow.
Thank you for the kindness you have always shown Alex and Brett. I join Gia in wishing you many hole in ones in heaven. Iris

Dearest Aunt Marion - I only had the pleasure of your company a few times in the 15 years I have been part of the Metcalf family. But I can say that you made me laugh with that undeniable Metcalf wit. You were gracious when Matt and I visited you in Brookline several years ago and was the person that introduced me to those famous lobster rolls! I loved to listen to your brother, Ralph, talk about his 'little sister'. Wishing you hole-in-ones in heaven! We will all miss you. Fond memories...

Aunt Rusty, my life is definitely better for having been part of yours. As I list some of your qualities: honesty, fairness, kindness, and generosity, it doesn’t come close to describing how wonderful you really are. You were a lady in the true sense of the word. Yet there was such an impish charm making you totally delightful and humorous. I will keep you in my heart always and strive to be more like you. I will miss your eloquence and keen wit. Mostly, I will miss your unwavering love...

You were one of the few who still remained who shared my childhood.
Many happy memories of "treading hay"(how you hated it and I thought it was fun-)of taking the cows to pasture-of making huts in the wood piles and being stung by bees-all part of your evryday life but exciting for me(the city Cousin) Of you telling me storieds every night before we went to sleep.
And then to find in our old age that we still really liked each other!I will miss you