Gertrude E. Soulliard

Gertrude E. Soulliard, 92, of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in her residence.

She was a retired telephone operator for the former Bell Telephone Company and a member of the Metropolitan Dance Group. Gertrude played tennis until she was 82 years old and was a regular at the gym until age 88. She was always there to help others when they needed help and her upbeat attitude and eternal optimism inspired all who knew her; but what was most important to her, was her love for her family.

Gertrude was born in Harrisburg, PA to the late Charles and Dora (Murphy) Soulliard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Charles, Dorothy, Dolores, Loretta, Sr. Amalia (Agnes), Sr. Mary John (Eleanor), Virginia and Margaret.
She is survived by her son Mitchell A. Soulliard and wife Rizwana of Mechanicsburg; siblings, Patricia Cusson of Westboro, MA, Martha Soulliard of Dallas, PA and Richard Soulliard of Hershey; one grandson Armand J. Soulliard of Mechanicsburg; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, December 17, 2018 in Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Cumberland. A viewing will be held one hour prior to service time Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Swatara Twp.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions to the Alzheimers Association, Greater PA Chapter, 2595 Interstate Drive Suite 100 Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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