WORCESTER-Maxine K. (Griffin) McNiff Soucy, 87, formerly of Daytona Beach, FL and Dracut, MA, died Saturday, August 28th in the Odd Fellows Home. Her husband Paul L. McNiff, Sr. died in 1980. She leaves a son, Paul L. McNiff, Jr. of Oxford, 7 daughters, Jane George of Clearwater, FL, Marilyn McNiff of Hudson, Rita Hamilton and Paula Gillogly, both of Pepperell, Sheila Griffin of Groton, Carol McNiff of Spring Hill, FL and Mary Lou Shattuck of Townsend, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
She was born in Schenectady, NY and later moved to Strafford, NH where she graduated from the Austin Kate Academy and later attended music and law school in Boston. Ms. Soucy owned and operated various motels in Hampton Beach, NH, Daytona Beach and Clearwater, FL. She was a devoted mother who loved raising her 8 children and was always there for anyone who needed help in any way.
The funeral service and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours are Wednesday, September 1st from 4:00 until 6:00 PM in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue.