Montpelier, VT Wesley J. Metcalf, 94, formerly of Heaton Street and most recently of Scott Hill Road in Berlin died on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 16, 1921 in Underhill, VT, the son of Joseph and Julia (Marcher) Metcalf. On July 8, 1942, he enlisted into the Army Air Corps and proudly served his country during World War II as an Airplane Armorer in the 396th Fighter Squad and the 368th Fighter Group in France and England. He was honorably discharged in 1945 as a T/SGT. Wes remained in the Army Reserve before retiring after 25 years of service. He attended armament school at Buckley Field in Colorado. On February 24, 1946, he married Myrtle McClellan. Wes and Myrt (lovingly known as Charlie) grew up just down the road from one another in Pleasant Valley, and enjoyed more than 52 years of marriage. Wes and Myrtle had 3 children, Cynthia Ann, Richard Wesley, and Linda Lee. After his enlistment, Wes worked as a building engineer for Mary Fletcher Hospital and then later the Heaton Hospital. He was an important part of planning the Central Vermont Medical Center and in 1968 became the Director of Plant Facilities. Wes also worked at Barber and Lanier Funeral Home for many years. Wes was a member of the VFW #792, Elks Lodge #924, and the American Legion Post 3 for over 60 years, where he was also a Past Commander. He was a Noble Grand in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Burlington, a member of the Kentucky Colonels and State Representative of the New England Engineering Society, and a life member of the Non-Commissioned Officers Association He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Muir; Son in Law, Gary Muir, Son in Law Earl Hanlon, Daughter in Law Nancy Mackey, Grandchildren: Sheila Brunner, Sarah and Justin Reece, Stephanie and Terry Winters, Matthew Metcalf, Whitney and Nate Tucker, Joshua and Ashley Hanlon. He is also survived by 10 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Myrtle, daughter, Linda Hanlon; son, Richard Metcalf; and his brothers, Edward, Robert, Wendall, and Allston. A memorial service/celebration of life will be held in the Montpelier Room at the Capitol Plaza on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. For those that would like to attend, a graveside service with military honors will be held earlier that day at 10:00 a.m. at the Underhill Flats Cemetery, in Underhill, VT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in Honor of Wes Metcalf.