Geraldine “Gerry” Metcalfe (nee McLean)
August 21, 1929 - August 7, 2021
Funeral Details: Celebration of Life to be held at a later date
On August 7, 2021, Geraldine “Gerry” Metcalfe (nee McLean) passed away peacefully in her 92nd year after a long illness at her residence in Barrie, Ontario. Born in Toronto, the only child of the late Dorothy McLean. Predeceased by her uncles Cy McLean, Reginald McLean, Fred Harwood and her cousin Kathleen Cadogan. Will be sadly missed by her husband of 64 years, Ralph Metcalfe. Gerry was a wonderful mother to daughters Linda Flenniken (Dennis), Lisa Johnson (Eddie) and Laura Goodman (Terence). Loving grandmother to Ashley (Joshua), Rachel (Ryan), Lauren (Russell), Jonathan (Olivia), Shay, Kori and Gabrielle. Great-grandmother to Hailey, Kylie and Isla. Will be missed by her cousin Evelyn Wilson and by Catherine Goodman.
She had many accomplishments during her 39 years with Environment Canada. Everyone fortunate to have met Gerry knew she was a bundle of sheer joy, positivity, encouragement and kindness. She had a fabulously quick wit, great sense of humour and a natural gentleness that will be greatly missed.
A special thank you to the staff at the Barrieview Retirement Community whose professional and compassionate care helped her through her journey over the last year.
A private family service to be held August 11, 2021 and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society https://alzheimer.ca/en
Jacqui Spencer
Posted on: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Simone and I send so much love to the Metcalfe family. Mrs. Metcalfe was such a wonderful role model for motherhood. She gained quite a few of us “bonus” daughters who looked at her as our mother too. Her beautiful spirit and legacy lives on and we will always remember her with love and laughter. An amazing woman and an amazing life well well lived!
Erica Leaven
Posted on: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Sending love, prayers and support to all of you.
Love always,
The Leaven and Martin families.
Catherine Goodman
Posted on: Wednesday, August 11, 2021I was deeply saddened to hear that Gerry is no longer with us. She had a sparkling personality and was so much fun to be around. I will never forget the fun we had embarrassing our kids when we attended Gabby’s dance recitals. We either talked too much or cheered too loudly and seem to open the packets of lifesavers she always had on hand at the most inappropriate moment. I will always treasure my memories of her. She will be missed.
Chantel Barbaro
Posted on: Thursday, August 12, 2021I am so sorry for your loss. She possessed an infectious happiness and was beautiful inside and out. I’ll always remember her smile and her laugh. She was a wonderful role model. I pray you will remember that God is right beside you as you process your grief.
Kathleen Gerro
Posted on: Tuesday, April 26, 2022I am so sorry to hear about Cousin Gerry. I just found out that she passed away and my heart and prayers go out to her family. She definitely was a beautiful and caring woman. God bless ❣️❣️❣️❣️
May-Lyn Garrell
Posted on: Saturday, July 2, 2022I have so many fond memories of us spending Christmas’s together either at your house or ours every year and Aunty Gerry always had a smile on her face and was always so happy to see us. She will be missed
Janet Tapping
Posted on: Sunday, December 31, 2023My sincere condolences to Ralph, Linda, Lisa and Laura, and families. I have wonderful memories of Gerry supporting her beautiful daughters at the Leaside Skating Club. She was always so much fun.