Steuben
Margaret S. Metzler, ‘’Midge,’’ of Steuben, died peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at the age of 92 with her family present. She is survived by her children JoAnne, Peter and Jane; grandchildren Emily, Kara, Keight and Adam; and great-grandchildren Mary Lyman, Pat Shirley and Ken Kast. She was predeceased by her daughter Susan and her husband, Bill.
Midge was born in Rochester, N.Y., to John and Dorothy Scott. She attended Endicott College, where she received her degree. She married William “Bill” Metzler in 1951 and they were together for 41 years until Bill died in 1992. She loved her family and friends, Maine, her cottage on the shore of Gouldsboro Bay that she had for over 50 years, her wild birds, and especially the hummingbirds, and her many books. She touched many people with her love of life and love to talk to new people and make new friends. Midge was an avid reader and was always curious about the world around her and always enjoyed reading The Ellsworth American. She will be missed.
A memorial service will be held next summer on the shore that she loved. Memories and condolences may be offered to her family at metzler17@gmail.com. Donations in lieu of flowers or other gifts can be sent to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Hancock County.