Francis F. Soucy

SABATTUS: Francis “Florian” Soucy, 74, of Sabattus passed away peacefully on Thursday August 17, 2017 at his home after a very long illness with his loving family by his side. He was born in Baker Brook, New Brunswick on February 26, 1943 the son of the late Francois (Frank) and Eva (Michaud) Soucy. He grew up in the area and attended local schools there. After moving to Maine, he met and married Celeste Durette and the two started a family together. During that time he worked as a Master Electrician at Bates Mill and was also self-employed at Florian’s Electric. He retired from Philips Elmet. Florian will always be remembered for being a quiet man who greatly enjoyed making people laugh by doing cute little pranks. He loved fixing and creating things and enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends along with his daily visits to the Village Store. He will be greatly missed by many.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Celeste Soucy of Sabattus, his two daughters, Debra Morrison and her husband Jeff of DeLeon Springs, Florida and Lisa Darling Abernathy and her husband Tommy of Georgia. He also leaves behind his three grandchildren; Jack and Michael Morrison and Aleigha Abernathy as well as two sisters; Francoise Martin of Lewiston and Jannelle Morneault of Baker Brook, New Brunswick, two brothers; Leopold Soucy of Lewiston and Omer Soucy and his wife Marianne of Lewiston as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his two sisters and four brothers. Condolences may be shared with Florian’s family at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com Visiting hours will be held on Saturday August 26, 2017 from 11-1pm at Fortin\Lewiston followed by a Liturgy of the Word at 1pm also at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584.