Jean-Claude Soucy, 96, of West Hartford, beloved husband for 66 years of Yvette M. (Cyr) Soucy, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, in the comfort of his home. Claude was born in St. Anne de Madawaska, New Brunswick, Canada, son of the late Guillaume “Willie” F. and Clara-Marie (Cyr) Soucy, resided in Hartford for many years before settling in West Hartford for the past 55 years. He completed a three-year commercial course at the College du Sacre-Coeur in Bathhurst, New Brunswick, Canada. Claude joined the U.S. Army in 1950 and served for approximately two years. One of those years he was stationed in Korea. He received a Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars and a UN Service Medal. His obligation included being in the reserves for an additional five years and he was discharged in November, 1956. Claude was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 32 years as a letter carrier. He retired from Civil Service in 1983 at the age of 57. After retirement, he had numerous part-time jobs including serving as a bartender at the French Social Circle on Park Street, Hartford; working at 3 Sons restaurant in Wethersfield; taxi cab driver; driver for Turley Transportation, Sheehan Funeral Home and Dolin Limousine Service, as well as driving for private clients. Claude enjoyed playing poker with the family and camping. He was kind, trustworthy, understanding, patient, and a friend to all that ever came in contact with him. He was well liked by all who knew him.

Besides his wife, Jean-Claude is survived by his daughter, Claire H. (Soucy) Gagnon, and her husband, Ronald of Bristol and his son, Richard N. Soucy of Wilmington, NC. A third child died prior to birth. Grandchildren include Jason M. Halpert and his wife Jessica (Leduc) of Enfield; Michelle R. (Halpert) Strayer and husband Kenneth of Nokesville, VA; Richard Soucy and Trinity Soucy of Wilmington, NC. Great-Grandchildren include Aiden K Strayer of Nokesville, VA; Julianna N. Halpert and Janelle G. Halpert of Enfield.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Conde and Ludger “Jerry”; his sisters, Leanne Soucy, Ena Bernard, Yvette Retano, and Celine Turley. Claude was the youngest child and lived to be the oldest of them all.

Calling hours will be Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The funeral procession will be Friday (July 15), 9:00 a.m. from the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 a.m. in St. Brigid Church, 1088 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford. Burial will follow at State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown. Friends and relatives are invited to continue to celebrate Claude’s life by appreciating every day. Be a reflection of what you would like to receive. If you want love, give love. If you want truth, be truthful. If you would like respect, give respect. Let compassion be your guide. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com.