CARIBOU and PRESQUE ISLE – Paul C. Soucier, 60, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Oct. 27, 1949, in Presque Isle, the son of Harold and Lillian (Theriault) Soucier. Paul grew up in Presque Isle and graduated from Presque Isle High School. He joined the U.S. Army for three years, serving in Germany. After his discharge, Paul went to work at Loring Air Force Base. After his retirement from civil service he and his wife, Bonnie, owned and operated Aroostook Cleaners, Sweden Street, Caribou, for 20 years. Paul was an avid fly fisherman and always enjoyed the many times he was able to go. He also enjoyed playing poker and he would often play at American Legion Post No. 15, Caribou, at which he was also a member. Paul earned an associate degree in business from Northern Maine Vocational Technical Institute. The most important thing in Paul’s life was his family. He loved spending time with them at family gatherings. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Mac Burnie) Soucier of Caribou; two daughters, Angela Rand of Caribou, and Jennifer McBreairty and her husband, Rancie, of Woodland; three grandchildren, Brandon and Nathan Rand, and a soon-to-be-born granddaughter, who he was very excited to see born. He also leaves behind a brother, Ronald Soucier and his wife, Kathy, of Winslow; five sisters, Phyllis Cassidy and her husband, Harry, of Connecticut, Debbie Egan and her husband, Hayden, of Brewer, Margaret LaPointe and her husband, Danny, of Masardis, Sandra Pelkey and her husband, Carol, of Presque Isle, and Tammy Gary and her husband, Ricky, of Presque Isle; as well as several nieces and nephews. Paul will be missed by all who knew him, especially Jim Libby and Harry McCall. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Philip Soucier; and a sister, Carolyn Miller. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Parish of the Precious Blood. A committal with military honors will take place after the service at Fairmount Cemetery, Presque Isle. A reception will be held after the committal at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
PAUL C. SOUCIER
