John A. “Jack” Soper, 83, passed away unexpectedly on April 25 in Bradenton, Fla. He was the loving husband of Joan (Sylvester) Soper for 60 years.
Jack was born on March 24, 1934 in Attleboro, Mass. to the late John and Margaret (Greene) Soper. Raised in Attleboro, Jack fell in love with the mid-coast town of Wiscasset where he would reside and operate a hunting guide business for nearly 50 years. Jack worked in the jewelry industry throughout his career, and was employed by both the L.G. Balfour and Wells companies in Attleboro. Jack also served the City of Attleboro as an auxiliary police officer for several years. Later while semi-retired, Jack owned his own successful jewelry company, JAS Associates.
Jack was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish in the woods and tidal and freshwater rivers of Maine. Jack was a life member of the Elks, both in Attleboro and Bradenton, Fla. lodges. He was also a member of the American Legion.
He was predeceased by his sister, Marcia (Soper) Legg.
Jack is survived by his loving wife Joan (Sylvester) Soper; children, John and wife Angela of Wiscasset, Raymond Soper of Boston, Mass., Margaret Cordeiro (and her late husband Al) of North Providence R.I., and Carolyn McKearney and husband David of North Dighton, Mass. Jack was the devoted grandfather to Elishia Soper and Hannah McKearney and was the great-grandfather to Hayley Frame.
Jack leaves behind a brother, Robert Soper and wife Jan; and sister, Patricia (Soper) DeMayo and husband Ronald. Jack also leaves behind numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and life-long friends. He will be especially missed by his four-legged grand dogs Boss, Cocco and Moses.
There will be a graveside service for Jack at 1 p.m., Sat., May 20 in Wiscasset at the Greenlawn Cemetery on Rumerill Road. In addition a memorial service will be held on at 11 a.m., Sat., June 3 at the Rehoboth Congregational Church, 139 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth, Mass.