Lucille J. Soucy, 92, of Nashua, widow of Henry C. “Buddy” Soucy, passed away Friday afternoon, March 24, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital.
A native of Canada, Lucille was born on August 12, 1930, daughter of the late Alphonse and Adelia (Roy) Gelinas. After her wedding on July 2, 1951 in Canada, Lucille moved Nashua where she has made her home for the last 71 years. She was employed at Sprague Electric Company and Army Gloves for thirty years.
Lucille was a devout Catholic and active member of the Church. She served as a Eucharistic Minister of the former St. Francis Xavier Church and continued at St. Louis de Gonzague Church.
Lucille enjoyed spending time with her family and many friends. She was an avid gardener and could be found outside planting beautiful flowers and clipping her hedges until the age of 91. She spent her life in service to others.
In addition to her parents, Lucille was predeceased by her husband “Buddy” who passed away June 10, 2010; her sister, Rose Gelinas; and brothers, Jean-Guy, Lucien, Marcel and Jean-Paul Gelinas.
Members of her family include her sister, Maria Cote; sisters-in-law, Muriel Gelinas and Constance (Soucy) Acquino; also many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday morning, March 30th from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Louis de Gonzague Church at 10 o’clock. Interment will take place at St. Louis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 48 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03060. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
