Oralie Metcalfe

Courant - Dec 17th, 2024
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Oralie Metcalfe, aged 69, passed away on December 15, 2024, in West Hartford after battling lupus. Born on March 6, 1955, she was predeceased by her father, Laurent Beaudry. Oralie is survived by her husband Charles Metcalfe, daughter Amber Lonardo, grandson John Noah, and a wide family including step-children, siblings, and their families. Known for her resilience, kindness, and talent in knitting and crocheting, Oralie was an active volunteer and animal lover. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones. A visitation and memorial service will be held on December 20th at Molloy Funeral Home, followed by burial at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial gifts can be made to the Connecticut Humane Society.

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RATING

8.2
Fair Story
Consider it well-founded

The article is an obituary that is primarily personal in nature and does not require traditional journalistic scrutiny. It serves its purpose well, providing a heartfelt remembrance of Oralie Metcalfe.

RATING DETAILS

9
Accuracy

The article appears to be accurate in presenting the personal details and life events of Oralie Metcalfe. However, as an obituary, it relies on information provided by family and friends, which is not independently verifiable.

8
Balance

The article is balanced in the context of an obituary. It focuses on the life and achievements of Oralie Metcalfe without presenting bias, as obituaries are not typically expected to cover multiple perspectives.

9
Clarity

The obituary is clearly written, with a respectful and neutral tone, and provides a coherent narrative of Oralie Metcalfe's life. It is logically structured and free from confusion.

7
Source quality

The source quality is acceptable for an obituary since this type of article generally relies on personal information from family and friends. However, there are no external sources mentioned that could independently verify the content.

8
Transparency

The article is transparent about Oralie Metcalfe's personal life and relationships. There are no apparent conflicts of interest, but obituaries usually don't require such disclosures.