Wells River, VT – Martha (Metcalf) White Keith, 96, died Saturday, June 17, 2017 at her home.

She was born in Haverhill, NH March 5, 1921, a daughter of John Edward and Emma (Lang) Metcalf.  She graduated from Rutland High School, Class of 1939, and went on to graduate from the Massachusetts General School of Nursing in 1944.  She practiced as a Registered Nurse at Mass General Hospital, Boston, Rutland VT Regional Hospital, and Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH.

Martha married William N. White, on January 1, 1946, and in 1951 they moved from Rutland to Wells River.  They are former owners of the Wells River Motel.  She was a longtime active member and Deacon of the Wells River Congregational Church, and served as President of the church's Women's Club and study club.

Martha was predeceased by her husband Bill on August 26, 1992, and later married Edson W. Keith on August 16, 1998.  Edson predeceased her on March 13, 2016.  She was also predeceased by a son, William A. White on January 20, 2010; along with two sisters, Muriel Riley and Linda Metcalf; and a brother Albert Metcalf.

Survivors include a daughter, Susan W. Brock and husband Alan of Wilder, VT; two sons, Garry R. White and wife Marilyn of Oscoda, Michigan, and Dean A. White of Bradford, VT; and daughter in law, Shirley F. White of Ascutney, VT; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; as well as, Edson's children, Edson W. Keith III and wife Barbara of Farmington, NH and William F. Keith and wife Janet of West Lebanon, NH; and nieces and nephews.

A calling hour will be on Friday, June 23 from 1 to 2 PM with a memorial service to begin at 2 PM, at the Wells River Congregational Church UCC, 76 Main Street, Wells River, with Rev. Kathryn Maver, officiating. Burial will follow in the Wells River Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wells River Congregational Church, PO Box 368, Wells River, VT 05081 or the Visiting Nurse and Hospice of VT and NH, PO Box 1339, White River Junction, VT 05001.