WILTON – John L. Metcalf, Sr., 79, of Red Schoolhouse Road, Wilton, died early Tuesday morning at his home.
He was born April 4, 1941, a son of William Henry and Lyda (Dyar) Metcalf and was a graduate of Farmington High School. In 1961 he married Judy Luger at the family farm in East Wilton. Mr. Metcalf was a hard-worker, having worked at local shoe shops, the tannery, and in the woods as a forwarder operator for Ridley Logging. In addition to those jobs, he and his wife worked year-round in their family apple orchard. He was an avid outdoorsman who served as trail master for the Woodland Wanderers Snowmobile Club and he and his wife travelled all over the state of Maine, snowmobiling and riding atv’s over the years. One of his favorite pastimes was traveling to Richardson Lake to go fishing and enjoying the outdoors. He was a former member of the East Wilton and Wilton Volunteer Fire Departments.
He is survived by his wife, Judy of Wilton; son, John Metcalf, Jr. and his wife, Shirley of Farmington; grandsons, Bill of Baileyville, Bobby of Augusta, and Joey of North New Portland; granddaughter, Kristina Colby and her husband, Tim of Augusta; 3 great-grandchildren, Kolton, Kayleigh, and Ariez; a sister, Ruth Phillips of Pensacola, FL; He was predeceased by two sisters and a brother.
Public graveside memorial services will be held on Friday, May 28 at 1 pm at the North Farmington Cemetery on the Town Farm Road in Farmington. Memories may be shared in his Book of Memories at www.wilesrc.com. Cremation care and memorial services are being cared for and provided by the Wiles Remembrance Center:Adams~McFarlane Chapel, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington.
Judy, our prayers and thoughts go out to you in this time of great loss and sorrow. John was a lovely person who will be missed.
Our condolences to you ,Judy and your family. So sorry for your loss. Hope you find peace and comfort during your time of grief.
Judy I am so deeply sorry for your loss. John was a very nice man and I am sure he will be missed greatly.
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. I always enjoyed our conversations. Condolences to his family.
I am so sorry to hear about Johnny’s passing . He was a special Uncle. Judy you are a special aunt , I always thought the world of you both. I send my deepest condolences .
Deepest sympathy to John’s family. May he rest in peace.
Thoughts and prayers for the Family
John was a great guy. He was truly a mentor to me in my time at the Wilton Fire Department, and was one of the many men there that kept me out of trouble and taught me a lot about working, living and my life long love for the fire service. I offer my sincere condolences to the entire family. He will be missed.
I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. Life will be so different now after the many years you shared with him. My husband was also on oxygen before he died. It is a relief to know they no longer need to suffer. My thoughts are with you Judy❤️Contact me anytime you feel like talking.
Judy
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I am so sorry to hear of Johns passing. John was a great source of knowledge for my dad when he purchased his own orchard. He was generous and helpful. A loss to the community for sure. My thoughts and prayers to his family and Judy.
Judy and family so sorry for your loss
John was my friend, and neighbor
He was always there to help me out whenever needed