Arthur R METRAS
Obituary

Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) - April 27, 2007

Deceased Name: Arthur R. Metras, 74
STURBRIDGE

Arthur R. Metras, 74, of Shepard Road died Wednesday at St. Vincent's Hospital after an illness. He leaves his wife of 52 yrs., Ann B. (DiFederico) Metras. They were married Oct. 9, 1954.

He is survived by 4 children: Michael Metras and his wife Barbara of Willimantic, CT, Stephen and his wife Joan Metras of Charlton, Nancy, wife of David Tothill of Barnstead, NH, Paula Metras of Sturbridge, and 7 granchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He also leaves 2 sisters, Pauline Metras of Southbridge and Suzanne Metras of Centerville, VA. He was born in Southbridge, son of Louis R. and Lucy E. (Tremblay) Metras. He was a member of St. Mary's Church. Arthur graduated from Cole Trade H.S., and Worcester Jr. College, and Fitchburg State College where he obtained his teaching certificate. He retired after 22 yrs. from Worcester Industrial Technical Institute (WITI) where he taught drafting. He also had taught at Bay Path High School and the former Cole Trade High School, and worked for Schott Fiber Optics for many years. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, walking and most of all loved his family. He was a member and past exalted ruler of the Fraternal Lodge of Elks, Knights of Columbus DeTriana Council 4th Degree, a former coach of Southbridge Youth Hockey, and Scoutmaster and treasurer of the local Boy Scouts.

The funeral will be Monday (April 30th) from Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy St., Southbridge with a Mass at 10 AM in Saint Mary's Church, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday from 5-8 PM. Flowers are acceptable, or donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.



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