Gerald Raymond Soucy

Gerald Raymond Soucy, September 20, 1927-2023. Our dear dad (Gerry) passed away peacefully at the Veterans Memorial Long Term Care facility on March 30, 2023 at the age of 95. He was predeceased by his wife Shirley Soucy (Brown). They fell in love on the dance floor at the Halifax Olympic Gardens Dance Hall and were married for 56 wonderful years. Gerry is survived by his children, Susan (Jonathan) Woelber (Edmonton AB) and Scott (Karen) Soucy (Ottawa ON) and grandchildren, Kristina (Yuri), Julie (Meshkin), Emily (Andrew) and Daniel. Gerry was born and raised in Montreal. He has one surviving brother, Jean Claude Soucy (Sutton QC) and was predeceased by brothers Jacques, Paul, André and sister Rejane, all of Montreal, QC. Gerry loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He was delighted whenever they called or came to visit and was proud of their many accomplishments. Helping grandson Daniel become fluent in French with daily telephone conversations “en français” was a source of pride and joy. Weekends were family time for Gerry, making homemade French fries shaped like stars, crescent moons or whatever special shapes we requested. While cooking his personal specialty, hamburger soup, he would listen to his favourite singer, Mireille Mathieu, and then served his hearty soup to all of us after our frigid swims in the Atlantic. His recipe is legend, to this day still prepared lovingly by his grandchildren. Gerry’s life long career was with the Royal Canadian Navy, progressing to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and serving in locations around the world. He was president of the CFB Stadacona Officers’ Mess and also a member of the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron. However, duplicate Bridge was Gerry’s passion. Placing 2nd in a Worldwide bridge tournament, he also attained the Emerald Life Master bridge player ranking. Bridge kept his mind sharp: at 95 years of age, he was still analyzing bridge play results late at night on his iPad. We would like to acknowledge the care and compassion Dad received from the nurses, physicians and personal support workers at the Veterans Memorial Long Term Care facility. We are so deeply grateful, thank you! In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Feed Nova Scotia at www.feednovascotia.ca or the The Royal Canadian Legion at www.legion.ca/donations . There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place. Tributes, words of comfort and memories of Gerry may be shared with the family and friends at: Harbourside Regional Crematorium web site at www.harboursidecremation.ca/obituaries/ On Monday, May 29, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. a Memorial Service -Celebration of Life will be held at Camp Hill - 5424 Veterans Memorial Lane - First Floor - Room 1613 for the families and close friends of residents who recently passed away. If you are interested in attending please contact the Soucy family via email at: ssoucg114@rogers.com

Gerald Raymond Soucy

September 20, 1927 - March 30, 2023