LOUIS J. SOYDEN
Louis J. Soyden, 90, of Dracut, died Friday evening, July 8th at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, New Hampshire. He was the beloved husband of the late Ann (Xiggores) Soyden who died October 1, 1995.
Born in Lowell, September 26, 1920, the son of the late Thomas and the late Helen (Tanous) Soyden, he received his education in Lowell schools.
A veteran of World War II, Mr. Soyden served with the U.S. Marine Corps and participated in action against the enemy in Kwajalein Atoll, Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima between January 29, 1944 and March 16, 1945. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
Before retiring, he was a machinist with M/A-Com in Burlington for many years.
Among his many enjoyments, Mr. Soyden loved sitting out in the sun and spending time with his family. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. A longtime member of the Club Passé-Temps in Lowell, he enjoyed being with friends and playing cards.
Mr. Soyden is survived by two daughters Sandra Currier and her husband Jeff of Goffstown, NH and Lou Ann Koontz and her husband Ronnie of Sedona, AZ; a son Thomas J. Soyden and his wife Colleen of Saco, ME; five grandchildren Pamela Collins and her husband Bill, Wally Garside, Christina Soyden, Victoria Garside and T.J. Soyden; three great-grandchildren Sarah and Jesse Collins and Tyler Garside; a sister Elizabeth Shaden and her husband James of Pepperell; a brother Albert Soyden and his wife Adele of Orlando, FL; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service on Wednesday morning at St. Patrick Cemetery in Lowell at 11 o’clock. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, Lowell, MA. (978 or 866) 458-8768. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com.
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