LISBON FALLS – Ronald R. Soucy, 66, of 26 Center St., Lisbon Falls, died Saturday, Jan. 1, at home with his family by his side following a brief illness.

He was born in Rumford, on July 7, 1938, the son of Roland and Simone (Lemay) Soucy.

He attended Rumford schools and was a 1957 graduate of Stephens High School.

After graduation, he delivered newspapers and magazines to various locations in Maine and New Hampshire.

Upon completion of two years in the Army he was a store manager at Farah Brown. In 1966, he joined the Postal Service as a mail carrier in Rumford.

On Feb. 10, 1968, he married the former Janice Lenhart. Together they made their home in Rumford, until he was transferred by the postal service to Lisbon Falls, where he delivered mail until he retired in 2001, with 34 years of service.

One of his accomplishments during this period that he was proud of, was receiving an award for driving one million miles without an accident.

Among his favorite enjoyments were harness racing, Foxwoods, and the Saturday night Yahtzee games with special friends Tina and Byron. He also loved to travel and spend many hours on his computer searching for places to visit. His biggest enjoyment was going to Disney World and Disney Land. He spent many vacations at both parks and had decorated a room in his home with all of his Disney souvenirs.

He leaves behind his wife, Janice, of 36 years; a son, Aaron and his wife, Helga, from San Deigo, Calif.; and two step-grandchildren, Rachael and Jerimiah.

He was predeceased by his parents, and a baby sister, Claire.

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