PERRY and ORRINGTON – Mary C. Metcalf, born Nov. 19, 1920, in Perry, passed peacefully Nov. 15, 2010, surrounded by family members. Mary was the daughter of Joseph and Gladys Campbell. She was predeceased by her husband, William S. Metcalf; her infant son, Lee J. Metcalf; her sister, Arlene (Lee) Bouchard; and a much-loved brother-in-law, Alfred Bouchard. She is survived by daughter and caregiver, Kathleen (Metcalf) Hartley of Orrington; daughters, Margo Sackter and Sheila Breault, both of Connecticut; grandchildren, David Bassett, Robbin Dobkins, Christopher Breault and Jason Breault; 12 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Mary will be remembered as a loving caregiver; since the age of 4, she was given the responsibility of her grandmother Campbell’s care. Her selfless attention to her mother, Gladys Campbell, her mother-in-law, Dorothy Metcalf, and her loving and gracious care of her late husband, Scott, during his long and difficult illness. Mary will be sadly missed by all who knew her, but especially by her brother-in-law, Stanley Metcalf; and the dogs of Anam Cara. The family thanks the entire staff of Stillwater Health facility for their love and care of our mother, and also her daughters and niece, Robbin, during a most difficult time. A special thank you to her home health aide, Sheila. A celebration of her life will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at the head of Boyden Lake at the boat launch. Tessa Ftorek will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be sent to Stronghearts, in memory of Seamus Duffy, care of Brian Duffy, P.O. Box 177, Perry, ME 04467. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais and Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
MARY C. METCALF
