Inez Howland Metcalf, 84, Was Dedicated Teacher

Inez Howland LeBeau Metcalf, 84, widow of William K. Metcalf, died at her home on Jan. 10.

Mrs. Metcalf was born Oct. 4, 1922, in Tisbury, the daughter of Edward LeBeau and Inez Howland Merry. Her girlhood was spent on Martha's Vineyard, where she graduated from Tisbury High School in 1940. She continued her education at Bridgewater State as part of the class of 1944, receiving a bachelor's degree in education. That September she accepted a teaching position at Green River and Newton schools. She continued in that capacity until her marriage to William K. Metcalf on Jan. 11, 1953, at which time she moved to Shelburne Falls and taught for a year at Sanderson Academy.

She taught for 32 years in the Buckland/Shelburne/Colrain school system, retiring in 1986. She was active in the teachers association union negotiating committee and served as chairperson for several sessions.

She was affiliated with Trinity Church. Prior to the church's merger, she taught in the church school at William Butler Memorial Church for 10 years.

Mrs. Metcalf enjoyed ballroom dancing, opera and ocean swimming. She will be remembered for her constant pursuit of knowledge and her interest in the well-being of others.

Survivors include her son, James, of Shelburne Falls; a daughter, Ann, and a grandson, Michael, both of Vineyard Haven. Her son Jonathan W. Metcalf predeceased her in 1979.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are under the care of the Smith/Kelleher funeral home in Shelburne Falls.