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Laura Metcalf Obituary
She leaves her husband of 55 years, Philip J. Metcalf, Sr.; a son, Philip "Skip" J. Metcalf, Jr. and his wife Marie of Leicester; a daughter, Sandra Jean MacAlister and her husband Dana of Hubbardston; twelve grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A son, Dale R. Metcalf died in 2000 and her sister, Linda Robinson, predeceased her. She was born in Worcester the daughter of Ludvig G. and Amanda (Bjorklund) Wiren and lived many years in Holden before moving to Templeton 24 years ago.
Mrs. Metcalf worked as a hairdresser in Worcester for several years. She was a member of Holden Chapel where she was active its bible study. She was an accomplished pianist, guitarist, and accordionist and enjoyed playing at local nursing homes. She sang with the Worcester Light Opera Company.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. The funeral service for Mrs. Metcalf will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the Holden Chapel, 279 Reservoir St., Holden. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery, Holden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701; or the Holden Chapel, 279 Reservoir St., Holden, MA 01520.
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Memories and Condolences
for Laura Metcalf
Fred and Anna Labrousse and Family
November 2, 2007
Laura will always be in our hearts and minds. She was such a precious and dear friend to us. She will be missed greatly. We have such fond memories of her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
PJ, Jen, Caleb, Fayth and Grace Metcalf
November 1, 2007
Nana,
We will miss you!
We love you,
Dave & Gale (Paulson) Bassett
October 31, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Deborah Plant(Moisan)
October 30, 2007
Dear Sandra and Dana,
I am so sorry to hear on the loss
of of your Mother may now she sleep in peace and that God will
watch over you all.
please call me
508 753 0807
or you can e- mail me
[email protected]
Tamara Battista
October 30, 2007
Dear Phil,Skip and Sandy,
We were all so sad to hear about Laura's passing. We have many happy memories of our families together. Our thought and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
The McCauley's
October 30, 2007
NANA WE ARE GOING TO MISS YOU
LOVE ARRYANA AND ALEXYIS
Jerry and Linda Campbell
October 29, 2007
Dear Phil, Sandy and Skip,
We will miss Laura with her cheerful countenance, love of the Lord and her musical style. You are in our prayers.
Sincerely, Jerry and Linda
Skip and Dianne Scott
October 29, 2007
Dear Phil, Sandy, Skip and all the family. Our hearts go out to you and we want you to know that we consider ourselves blessed to have known Laura. She is a blessing to us all and we are so sorry for your loss. To the grandchildren especially, know that we hold you in prayer. You had a wonderful Nana.
sandy mclean
October 29, 2007
Dear, Phil,Sandy and skip
Sorry to see that your mom passing she was a wonderful women.
My heart and prayers go out to all of you.
Sandy(Casey)Mclean
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