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METCALFE, Herbert Gordon B.Sc. (McGill) M.D. (Queen's 1951), F.R.C.S.(C) The family of Herb Metcalfe announces with sadness his death early in the morning of July 29, 2003 at the Palliative Care Unit of the St. Vincent de Paul Hospital, Brockville. Herb was born in Aylmer, Quebec, the youngest son to Herb and Lucy Metcalfe, in 1922. Returning to Aylmer after his medical training, he and Shirley raised a family and enjoyed many good friendships there. Herb's years in medical practice in Ottawa brought him many more friendships. He loved travelling, which introduced him to more life-long friends from around the world. Shirley and Herb retired to Brockville twenty years ago. Herb is survived by his beloved wife Shirley (nee Fletcher) and their three children, Cameron (Karen Lowther), Peter (Kathy Woods), and Sarah (Ken Stasiak). Loved Granddad to Kris Metcalfe, Stefan Stasiak, and Drew and Graham Metcalfe. Our thanks to Dr. Don Brooks and the caregivers at St. Vincent's and the General. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, 4 James Street East, Brockville on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. In celebration of Herb's life a ceremony will be held in the Irvine Chapel on Friday at 12 noon, with a gathering to follow in the Irvine Reception Centre. Interment at a later date in Malvern Cemetery, Lennoxville, PQ.