Providence, RI – Herbert L. Soule, Jr., 77, of E. Freetown died at Veteran’s Hospital on February 6, 2004 after a battle with cancer. He was the husband of Marjorie L. (Kroll) Soule; they were married for 51 years.
He was born in New Bedford, son of the late Herbert L. and Estelle B. (Holden) Soule, and resided in E. Freetown for more than 50 years. For many years he worked as a bus driver for the former Union Street Railway Co of New Bedford, Greyhound of Boston and H & L Bloom of Taunton. He was the owner/operator of the former Soule Signs, E. Freetown until his retirement.
Mr. Soule was a U.S. Navy veteran of WW II. He was an accomplished wood carver in his spare time.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by a daughter: Brenda L. Soule-Lee of Clearwater, FL; a son: Jeffrey M. Soule and his wife Arlene of Littleton, NH; 2 grandchildren: Travis E. Soule and Holly A. Soule both of Littleton, NH; 1 niece; and 4 nephews.
He was brother of the late Jerome Soule, Charlotte S. Kershaw and Betty L. Crook.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend:
Calling hours Sunday, February 8, 2004, 3-5 P.M.
Funeral service Sunday, February 8, 2004 at 5:00 P.M. at the Kirby Funeral Home, 61 Tarkiln Hill Road, New Bedford.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: Hospice Outreach, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720.