Susan Forbes Metcalf

Susan Forbes Metcalf, of York, Maine, passed away on September 22 at Sentry Hill in York Harbor. Susan was a friend to all and will always be remembered for her ready laugh, winning smile, and generous spirit. She was ever willing to help family, friends, and her community. 

Born in Auburn, New York, Susan was the second child of Edwin Rich Metcalf and Ruth Horton Metcalf of Princeton, New Jersey, and York, Maine. She was educated at Miss Porter’s School in Farmington, Connecticut; Bradford Junior College in Haverhill, Massachusetts; and the Katharine Gibbs School in New York City. 

After graduation, Susan worked with several advertising and public relations firms in New York City. Though she enjoyed her time there, her heart always belonged to York—and to her beloved Airedales. In 1988, she returned to York full time and founded her own public relations firm, which she operated from her home for many years. 

Susan will be remembered for her love of dogs, her devotion to family and friends, and the joy she brought to every gathering. She was known for the spring in her step and the smile that lit up her face. 

She was a member of the York Harbor Reading Room, the York Golf and Tennis Club, the Old York Garden Club, the Airedale Terrier Club of New England, the Colonial Dames of New Hampshire, and Trinity Episcopal Church of York Harbor. Earlier in her life she had been active with the Junior League of New York City. She also devoted her time to many other organizations through volunteer work. 

Susan will be remembered always with great affection and gratitude. She is survived by her brother Edwin Horton Metcalf, sister Caroline Walker Metcalf Saylor and five loving nieces and nephews.

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