Herbert M. Soule Jr.

SOULE, Herbert M., Jr.

Herbert M. Soule, Jr., 81, a resident of West Springfield, MA, and longtime resident of Glastonbury died Sunday, (December 21, 2003) at a local nursing home. Born November 11, 1922, in Hartford, to the late Herbert M. Sr., and Myrtle (Upright) Soule, he was a graduate of West Hartford High School. He had a career in Industrial Sales, until his retirement in 1995. He proudly served his country during World War II, in the United States Army's 94th Division, 301st Infantry Regiment, Company E, and received the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon, the American Theater Campaign Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, and a Bronze Star. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1946 as a Staff Sergeant. Herbert enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, and gardening. He leaves his beloved wife of 56 years, Shirley (French) Soule; his devoted children, Herbert Soule III and his wife, Janet of Colchester, Sharon Brouillard and her husband, Mike of Orchard Park, NY; his caring siblings, Robert and William Soule and Muriel Shreve. He also leaves his cherished grandchildren, Matthew and Justin Soule, and Adam and Kevin Brouillard; several nieces and nephews. The funeral services will be held Monday, December 29, 11 a.m. at the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. There are no calling hours, and the Toomey-O'Brien Funeral Home has been entrusted with all arrangements. Donations in memory of Herbert may be directed to the Friends of the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main St., Agawam, MA 01001.