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Claire Metcalfe Obituary
Lisa was born in Boston, MA, in 1943 and raised in Milton and Holyoke, MA, and Annapolis, MD, where she met her neighbor who became her future husband. Lisa graduated from Hannah More Academy of Reisterstown, MD in 1961 and attended Dickinson College, PA, and Maryland before marrying Jim in December 1963 and moving with him to Florida, Texas, Rhode Island and Virginia as Jim completed Navy flight training and assignments.
While in Rhode Island, Lisa completed her Elementary Education Degree at Rhode Island College. Upon moving to Virginia in 1968, Lisa taught at Baylake Pines and then over 30 years at The Friends School in Virginia Beach, where she was known as "Teacher Lisa." She also managed for eight years a course "Virginia Divorce Law for Women" for the Hofheimer Ferrebee Law Firm. In addition, she taught Sunday School for nine years at Galilee Episcopal Church.
With their daughter & grandkids in England, Lisa and her husband Jim made frequent trips to Great Britain.
On Saturday August 12, 2023 at 3 PM, a Celebration of Life and inurnment followed by a reception will be held at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, 3201 Edinburgh Dr., Va Beach, VA (see below for Zoom info). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Virginia Beach Friends School, 1537 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, or a charity of your choice.
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Topic: Celebration of Lisa Metcalfe's life
Time: Aug 12, 2023 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 811 1867 3509; Passcode: ClaireLisa
Another Celebration of Life is planned for Lisa in the future at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Annapolis, MD. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.vacremationsociety.com
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B Gayle Myers
August 13, 2023
I taught with T Lisa at Friends School in Virginia Beach. She was a lovely person and a wonderful teacher. I learned so much from her just watching how she handled her class. Truly one of the best teachers I ever observed. I loved her. I am so sorry for her family and dear friends. May the comforter promised by the Christ be with each of you, and may her spirit rest in joyful, loving peace. Gayle Myers drama teacher
Wendy Kelly
August 10, 2023
Jim I am so sorry to hear that your Mom has passed. She sounds amazing and we know she raised a great kid! I pray for peace for you and your family and the sense that she is still with you. Please know you are not alone and you have friends who care. Wendy
Michael D. Kmetz
August 8, 2023
Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing for you and your family.
Mike Leban
August 6, 2023
I have only the warmest memories of Lisa and wish the entire family peace in this awful time.
bob clow
August 6, 2023
sad whenever a teacher who made impact on students, passes
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