On February 18th, 2025, Charles Edward Metz, Jr departed his home under the flag of the United States of America.  He was an architect by profession, an athlete, an artist, a writer, and a conservationist.  Though none of these roles compared with his passion for his family and his roles as brother, father, husband, grandfather, and friend.  He loved his English Setters, his cow 'friends', the pursuit of Scolopax Minor, and the Atlantic Salmon.

After a tour with the U.S. Marine Corps, Charles studied architecture under a full scholarship to the Cooper Union School of Architecture. He lives on through the many architectural projects he worked on throughout the Upper Valley, from federal buildings to churches, and everything in between.  He later came under the spell of the elusive Salmon Salar.  As a result of his fascination and affinity he went back to school to Antioch New England University. His thesis, an in-depth study of all facets of Atlantic Salmon Ecology earned a Master of Science Degree in Natural Resource Management and Administration. The Riviere Sainte Anne which spills out of the Gaspe's Chic Choc Mountains served as a laboratory for his study and findings. He has cast a fly on almost every river of the Gaspe Peninsula. He has explored the rivers on Quebec's north shore, the Miramichi in New Brunswick, and the beautiful Margaree River in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Memories he would fondly recall in his later years.

Charlie's passion for life and dedication to his family will always be remembered.  Shooting Stars Farm is forever his home.

If you asked him, he would say he's 'living a dream'.

A service will be held at the West Newbury Church on Saturday, March 15th at 11 am.  Memorial contributions may be made to Bayada Home Health & Hospice of Vermont (PO Box 1590, Norwich, VT, 05055).