Gary Reynold Soucy

Gary Reynold Soucy died at the Tidewell Hospice House at Village on the Isle in Venice, Florida on March 2, 2024 after a long illness. Gary was born in Danvers, MA on August 7, 1948 and resided there throughout his childhood, graduating from Danvers High School in 1967. He then entered the army and served as a medic in Vietnam with the 93rd Evacuation Hospital. He was discharged honorably in November, 1969. Gary returned to Massachusetts after his discharge and met a fiesty young woman, Barbara Herman, who swept him off his feet. They married and subsequently moved to Nokomis, Florida to be near her family and resided there for most of the remainder of their lives. In Florida, Gary continued on the path he began during his service as a medic and earned an Associates Degree in Nursing, became a Registered Nurse and then provided care to many of the residents of the community in a variety of settings. He held positions in critical care, emergency department staffing and management and ultimately in a number of long term care facilities. Gary provided care for Barbara as well, during her many years of failing health until her ultimate death in January, 2019. Gary and Barbara, throughout their years in Nokomis, enjoyed the company of their wonderful group of friends and co-workers with whom Gary shared his great love of golf, travel, casinos, parties and hi-jinks. Gary maintained his dry wit until the end despite his progressive health issues and diminishing circumstances due to his illnesses. Gary leaves his sisters, Karen Webb (Gordon d.) of Venice, FL and Kathleen Watson (Peter) of Cummington, MA. as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Gary was predeceased by his wife Barbara Soucy, his father Roger A. Soucy, his mother Helen I. Soucy, and his brothers Roger D. Soucy, Richard P. Soucy and Mark A. Soucy. Toale Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory - Ewing Chapel at 140 E. Venice Ave., Venice, FL is handling the funeral arrangements. A military funeral service will be held at the Sarasota National Cemetary at 9810 State Rd. 72 in Sarasota, FL on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 12:30PM. Announcement re: a post service gathering will be forthcoming. Gary's family would like to thank all of his caregivers, particularly the warm, caring and professional staff of the Tidewell Hospice Home. They provided a level of care that was truly exemplary and eased us all through their kind efforts. Donations in Gary's memory in lieu of flowers can be made to the Tidewell Hospice House at Village on the Isle, 920 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL34285

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Gary Reynold Soucy

August 7, 1948 - March 2, 2024