Gerald F. Soucy Obituary (1921 - 2018)

Gerald F. Soucy, 96, a resident of Tilton, NH, formerly of Chelmsford, MA and Hampton, NH, passed away peacefully and honorably with a final salute at the New Hampshire Veteran's Home in Tilton, NH. He was the husband of the late Ruth (Arnott) Soucy and the late Olive (Ralston) Soucy. Born in Lawrence, MA on May 31, 1921, he was a son of the late Able and Adele (Violette)Soucy. Gerald served his country during WWII as a medic in the Army Air Corps #861 assigned to the China Burma Theater. Upon his honorable discharge in 1946, he enrolled in Nursing School at Carney Hospital in Boston and began a nursing career that would span 35 years. He was a registered nurse and was employed by veteran's hospitals in Framingham, Boston and Bedford Massachusetts until his retirement in 1980. After retirement he was employed by the Willow Manor Nursing Home. Gerald was a devote Catholic and found peace with his faith. He also was a very devoted father to his five children. He loved a good day at the beach . He also enjoyed playing bingo and scratching lottery tickets and having lunch out with a cold beer and a cigar. He was a proud member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV.) We would like to thank all the care takers and people at the NH Veteran's Home for their kindness and love . Gerald is survived by his children and their spouses, Elaine and Mark Finneral of Plymouth, MA, Jeanne and David Calderan of Dunstable, Jay and Judi Soucy of Merrimac, MA, Linda and Bill Cook of Dunstable; a son-in-law, Rick Campbell of Melbourne Beach, FL; ten grandchildren, Meaghan, Stephen, Serena, Joseph, Paul, Daniel, Jacqueline, Victoria, Ethan one great granddaughter, Maggie. He was the father of the late Mimi Campbell and brother of the late Pauline Pare and Ruth Bourbeau. Visitation will be held on Friday March 23, 2018 from 6 until 8 PM in the BLAKE CHELMSFORD FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen Street, CHELMSFORD. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday March 24, 2018 at 11 AM in St. Mary Parish, 25 North Road, CHELMSFORD. KINDLY MEET AT CHURCH. Interment will follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery, CHELMSFORD. For those who wish in lieu of flowers, donations in loving memory of Gerald can be made to: NHVH Resident Benefit Fund, New Hampshire Veteran's Home, 139 Winter Street, Tilton, NH 03276. To leave a fond memory of Gerald, please find us on Facebook. Service Details Visitation When March 23, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home Address 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service When March 24, 2018 11:00am Location Saint Mary Parish Address 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment When March 24, 2018 12:00pm Location Pine Ridge Cemetery Address 130 Billerica Road CHELMSFORD, MA 01824