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RETA IRENE METCALFE

Date of Passing: Mar 12, 2013

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RETA IRENE METCALFE It is with sadness and thankfulness that we announce the passing of Reta Metcalfe. She died peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the wonderful age of 96 years. Reta was predeceased by her beloved husband Floyd. She will be remembered forever in the hearts of her daughter Lynda, son Brian, his wife Sally and their sons Jonathan (Lindsay) of Winnipeg and Christopher of San Francisco, as well as, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Reta was born and raised in the Carman, MB area on July 22, 1916. In 1941, she moved to Winnipeg to marry the love of her life. Reta and Floyd were blessed with 66 wonderful years of marriage. They were exemplary role models as parents and their home was a welcoming, fun-filled place for relatives and friends. Reta and Floyd were members of Harrow United Church for over 60 years and were actively involved in both the church and their community. A friend described Reta in this lovely manner, Her grace, her style, her commitment to others were wrapped in a huge capacity to love. When her husband passed away in 2008, Reta moved to The Boulton Retirement Community. Special thanks to the wonderful staff and the supportive residents for making her last years very pleasant. A celebration of Reta's life will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Harrow United Church, 955 Mulvey Ave. Rev. Teresa Moysey officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harrow United Church, 955 Mulvey Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3M 1G8 or a charity of your choice.
Publish Date: Mar 16, 2013

RETA IRENE METCALFE It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Reta Metcalfe, who died peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at the wonderful age of 96 years. A celebration of Reta's life will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at Harrow United Church, 955 Mulvey Ave. Rev. Teresa Moysey officiating. Longer obituary to follow.
Publish Date: Mar 13, 2013

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 16, 2013

Condolences & Memories (14 entries)

  • Sorry to see this news, I wish to add my condolences to Lynda and Brian. - Posted by: Allen McRorie (friend of Lynda and Brian) on: Apr 29, 2013

  • What a wonderful family! Do not have the words to express all the admiration and appreciation I feel. Thank you, Mom Reta and dear Floyd for your time on earth and the dearest of families that you have left behind. Que en paz descanse..Love to Lyndita, Brian, Sally and magnificent boys! - Posted by: Roger Braden (Long-time friend and admirer) on: Mar 24, 2013

  • The email that Lynda, Brian and Sally sent to friends and family about Reta's passing on touched me deeply for it said volumes about a mother's love and life. Reta's yearning to be enfolded in Angels' Wings for her crossing over was a clear message to all of us of the Loving Lights that await our arrival. I know for sure that Archangels Michael and Azrael accompanied Rita to meet Source's Light, making her transition "up lifting and comforting" as Doreen Virtue writes. This definitely is a time for celebration. I thank Lynda for sharing these loving moments with me, and add, Reta's love for Angels have enfolded Lynda and all those lives she touch. Although I have not met you in person, I know Reta knows me, and that I know her! - Posted by: Pam (Lynda's Sri Lanka Friend) on: Mar 20, 2013

  • Our condolences on the loss of your mother. She lived a long and fruitful life. Remember all the good times and precious moments you shared together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Love Donna, Keith, Kris, Kyle and Lindasy - Posted by: The Phillip's Family (Friends of Sally & Brian) on: Mar 20, 2013

  • Our sympathy to the Metcalfe family. What a wonderful lady! Hearing her stories of our family was always so interesting and entertaining. Jim and Shirley Kerslake - Posted by: Jim and Shirley Kerslake () on: Mar 19, 2013

  • Deepest condolences to Lynda (lifetime friend), Brian & Sally & families. Know that my love and thoughts are with you. Have been friends with Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Metcalfe, Lynda and family most all my life and have always enjoyed their warmth, laughter and welcome. There are many memories I share at Harrow United Church. My heart and thoughts are with you. Lynn Mackie - Posted by: Lynn (Kellendonk) Mackie (Family Friend) on: Mar 18, 2013

  • I always enjoyed talking to her and especially when we went for tea at her residence off Kenaston. It was a delightful afternoon telling us all about the relatives when they were young. Heather and I always looked forward to the Harrow teas and to see her and converse with her. She has had a good life and has outlived all her generation of relatives. She was a lovely lady.. My sympathy to the family Bev. - Posted by: Bev Hooper (Distant cousin) on: Mar 16, 2013

  • To the Metcalfe family : know that my love and thoughts are with you . I am sure that this is a tender time for you - saying goodbye not with pain but with thanksgiving for a life well lived. I visited in the Metcalfe home a few times and enjoyed warmth and welcome , and I still use the gold "bag" that Mrs Metcalfe made to hold the coins given to me when I returned to Winnipeg to celebrate my 50th birthday ( 12 years ago!) I have been graced to know Mrs. Metcalfe's caring and loving spirit through the way she has instilled these qualities in her daughter , Lynda ,and who , in turn , is a treasure in my life,and in many , many others . Blessings to all, from Nova Scotia, Lorraine M - Posted by: (Rev) Lorraine MacAskill-Sheppard (family friend) on: Mar 16, 2013

  • My sincerest condolences to Linda and Brian and family. I remember your Mom, and Dad always volunteering around the church (along with my Mom). She will be in your heart and memories forever. - Posted by: Trucia Wilson Howard (Friend from Harrow) on: Mar 16, 2013

  • Brian, Sally & Families. We hope you find comfort in the warmth of family and friends. Enjoy all memories. Love to all. Gerrie & Henry Dzwonek. - Posted by: Gerrie & Henry Dzwonek () on: Mar 15, 2013

  • Deepest condolences to Lynda, Brian and families. We both have happy, funny and wonderful memories of Reta & Floyd. We were lucky to have known them both. Our hearts and thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Carol Kowaliuk & (Debbi Wallace (Kowaliuk)) (Neighbour at 812 Mulvey Ave.) on: Mar 14, 2013

  • My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Mother/Mother-in-law. May she rest in peace. - Posted by: Ricki Daly (Friend of Sally) on: Mar 13, 2013

  • What a dear lady she was! A good friend of my mother Audrey. - Posted by: Glenn peckover (Friend) on: Mar 13, 2013

  • My sympathies to Bryan, Linda and families. I was a back-lane (Fleet) neighbor to Reta and Floyd and also Harrow UC member. She was a wonderful, caring lady. Treasure her memory. - Posted by: Pat Fedoruk (Houston, Siwak) (former neighbor) on: Mar 13, 2013

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