Robert Soper

Robert Alan Soper, 88, of Norton passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Jan (Smith) Soper.

Born June 25, 1936 in Attleboro, MA he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Greene) Soper.

Bob was raised and educated in Attleboro and was a graduate of Attleboro High School Class of 1955.

Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962 stationed in Alaska. He was a member of the Military Honor Guard, ski patrol and transportation, specializing in personnel carriers.

He was employed as a Class A tool & dye maker locally for many years starting with the LG Balfour Co. Bob was a past member of the Attleboro Elks Lodge #1014 and the Jessie Roamers Motorcycle Club in Pawtucket, RI.

He was an avid skier, skiing the New England slopes and European Alps. He also enjoyed mountain climbing in New Hampshire and Canada. Bob was an avid gun collector owning many antique guns, one especially made by his son Ryan for his birthday. He enjoyed tinkering with antique and foreign automobiles and had a loved MG's and his Chevy Corvette, owning four of them in the 1960's. Bob also treasured his time riding his motorcycles with his good friend Dan Read.

Bob enjoyed relaxing at his home in North Conway, NH with his family and liked travelling, especially to Ireland. Bob's favorite time was spent with his loving family often rolling around on the floor with his grandsons.

In addition to his wife Jan, he is survived by his two sons; Eric R. Soper and his partner Valorie Stanley both of Rehoboth and Ryan M. Soper of Greenfield, MA, his two loving grandsons, Dylan O. Soper and Eric D. Soper; as well as many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Pat Demayo and husband Ron; a brother, Jack Soper and wife Joan and his sister, Marcia Legg.

Bob's family would like to thank Hope Health Hospice for the amazing care they gave to him, especially his dedicated nurse Victoria. A special thanks to Val Stanley for the dedication to Bob’s care.

Memorial visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM in the Duffy-Poule Funeral and Cremation Services, 20 Peck St., Attleboro, MA. A Memorial Service in the funeral home will follow the visitation at 12:00PM. Interment will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA.

We encourage those who knew Bob to share their memories on his memorial page, as a tribute to his life. Please visit www.duffy-poule.com.