Norman J. Soucy, Sr

Norman J. Soucy, Sr. of Sault Ste. Marie, Sugar Island, Michigan passed away Wednesday March 10, 2010 at War Memorial Hospital. He was born in Grand Isle, Maine on September 24th, 1930 the son of the late Edmond and Leona (Moreau) Soucy. He was a graduate of Grand Central High School, Grand Isle, Maine and attended two years at Oliver College (Business Administration) and attended National Radio Institute, Washington DC where he graduated as a Tech, radiotrician and teletrician. After settling down to what he hoped to be a permanent job with the U.S. Bobbins & Shuttle Corp. of Lawrence Massachusetts, Uncle Sam invited him to the Korean War, which he served for four years as a communications (Signal Corps) Chief in the U.S. Army. After several assignments to include one of four N.C. Officers team to attend the atomic Bomb experiment in Frenchman Flat (Las Vegas) Nevada, in early 1951. He was then assigned to several locations reflecting the Korean War Activities. In early 1952 was assigned to the 5th Army Chicago with transfer to Camp Lucas, Sault Ste. Marie 8th Bat. AAA AW SP. At the completion of his Army service he chose to remain in the Soo. He was preceded in death by his dearest friend and loving wife, Barbara (McDonald) Soucy of 31 years in 1983. They were married May 3rd 1952 at St. Mary''s Church by Father J. E. Guertin. He was founder of Soucy''s Radio & TV Service, Superior Moving & Storage, Inc. with terminals in the Soo, Marquette, West Branch and Midland, an affiliate of National Van Lines, Inc. World Wide of Chicago. To finally retire in 2006. He was a past Exalted Ruler of Soo Elks Lodge #552, a past District Vice President, N.E. District of Michigan, Elks Association and Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, N.E. District of Michigan and Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Mr. Soucy was also responsible to (the Elks membership) for the building of the new Lodge #552 on East Portage Avenue while serving as Exalted Ruler. He served most all committee''s and the Board of Trustee''s and also coached the Ritual Team for two years. In 1978 he was named "Elk of the Year" and in 1995 having reached his 65th birthday and served 30 years in Elkdom was awarded "Life Membership". He was a member of the American Legion, which brought him a lot of pride and enjoyment. He loved bowling and fishing, and enjoyed playing his guitar and never could find enough time for all activities. Survivors include a Son Norman (Sue) Soucy, Jr. of Livonia, Michigan, Two daughters Linda (John) Ranta of Brimley, Michigan and Janet (John) McCullough of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. A Sister Bertha LaLiberte of New Hampshire. Two Brothers Reno and Romeo of California, Five Grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary''s ProCathedral Church at a later date. Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials to the Michigan Heart Association would be appreciated. Final resting place will be in Oaklawn Chapel Gardens.

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Norman J. Soucy, Sr

September 24, 1930 - March 10, 2010