Bennington- Sonja May Metcalfe, 54, a resident of Benmont Avenue In Bennington, Vermont, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 21, 2022 following a brief illness.
Born on September 1st, 1967, She was the daughter of the late Charles H. And Kathleen (Capin) Metcalfe. She grew up In Bennington and attended the local schools, graduating from Mt. Anthony Union High School in 1986.
Sonja was a Licensed Nurse Assistant at the Vermont Veterans Home for many years.
Sonja enjoyed playing games, cooking shows, and cooking. She especially enjoyed cooking for the holidays. Sonja also had a deep love for animals of all kinds, especially cats and parakeets.
Above all, Sonja loved her family. She enjoyed spending time with her three grandchildren the most.
Sonja is survived by her son Paul Mason (Amanda) of Bennington. Her sister Crystal Pierce (Jeffrey) of Pownal, Vermont. Her three grandchildren; Degan, Blake, and Clayton. A niece; Rebecca Pierce (Asa Clark) As well as their children; Asa and Olivia. Sonja is also survived by a partner; Jim Green of Bennington.
Sonja is predeceased by a niece Robin Pierce Kessler.
A memorial service for Sonja will be held on Friday August 5th, 2022 at 4pm at the Mahar Funeral Home in Bennington. Friends are invited to begin arriving 3:30pm.
If friends should desire, Contributions in memory of Sonja may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter through the office of the Mahar Funeral Home 628 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net