Pittsfield, New Hampshire
Age 86
PITTSFIELD – Paul E. Metcalf Sr., 86, of Dowboro Road, died at his home Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, following a brief illness. He was born in New Bedford the son of Roger and Roxanna (Dustin) Metcalf. He graduated from Wareham, Mass., High School in 1948. He earned a degree in Ornamental Horticulture from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts in 1951. He was a member of the Alpha Tau Gamma fraternity. He served in the U.S. Air Force fighter Bomber Group as an intelligence operation specialist during the Korean Conflict. He farmed at the Weir-Dale Farm in Hingham, Mass., from 1953-59 and the Elm Terrace Farm from 1959 until his death. He was a member of the N.H. Farm Bureau, the Jersey Cattle Club and the Deerfield Fair Association. He also was a real estate broker for United Farm-Metcalf Real Estate. He retired after 20 years from the N.H. Public Utilities Commission as a Transportation Inspector. He was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield. He was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post, The Pittsfield VFW Post, Bektash Temple Shriners and a 50-year member of Corinthian Lodge F&AM. He served the town of Pittsfield on the School Board, the Budget Committee, the Zoning Board, Recycling Center Committee and the Conservation Committee. He sponsored Little League teams for many years. He had played semi-pro football in Massachusetts. He was a hunter and fisherman. He was an avid gardener known for growing "great" pumpkins.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lucia A. (Peirce) Metcalf; two sons, Paul Jr. and wife Jill and Roger and wife Tina; two daughters, Susan Elliott and husband Peter and Sandra Osborne, all of Pittsfield; seven grandchildren: Christine, Jennifer, Wesley, Paul III, Kate, Kelsey and Briahanna; three great-grandchildren: Caitlyn, Olivia and Evan; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Jesse Metcalf and Donald Metcalf.
A Memorial Visitation will be held at the First Congregational Church this Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. A Masonic Service will be at 4:30 p.m. The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 4, at 11 a.m. followed by Military Honors and a collation in the Church Vestry.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 166 S. River Road, Bedford, NH 03110 or to the Congregational Church Music Fund Pittsfield, Main Street, Pittsfield, NH 03263.
To the family of Paul, John and I send our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great grandfather. It is never easy to lose one you love but just remember that he will live on in your hearts, thoughts and prayers. God must have needed a horticultural person to tend His glorious garden when He took Paul. God bless
Sue (Findlay) and John Wadsworth
March 03, 2017 | Methuen, MA
Prayers to the Metcalf family and friends in your time of sorrow.God Bless...
Arnold Cabral
March 02, 2017
My sincere sympathy to the Metcalf family at this most difficult time.
Kim Casey
March 01, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to the Metcalf family on the lost of your Dad. It was a privilege to know him. I knew him to be a great Dad and a loving husband who's dedication to family was of the highest quality. My thoughts and prayers are with the Metcalf family as they cope with one of life's most painful experiences.
Bruce
February 28, 2017 | Bow, NH
Heartfelt condolences to the entire family....with peace and love Pam and Bill Smith
February 28, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Metcalf family during this difficult time. I will always have fond memories of Mr. Metcalf and his pumpkins and cows. He was a kind soul. Fly with the angels. The entire Metcalf family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anne Taylor
February 28, 2017 | Epsom, NH
we are so sorry to hear about paul we will always cherish our time in florida over the past 30 years our pool side chats and our diners out we will miss him dearly,our condolences to the family sincerlly Sandra and larry lott their Canadian friends.
larry lott
February 27, 2017 | Belleriver Ont, ON
Sending our deepest condolences to the entire Metcalf family during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Phil and Terri Sabbia
February 27, 2017 | Barnstead, NH
Please accept my deepest condolences during these emotionally painful days ahead of you. The loss of a loved one can be a very heartbreaking. May you find comfort in the powerful words recorded in the bible at Matthew 5:4.."Happy are those who mourn since they will be comforted".
February 27, 2017
