John “Jack” Joseph Soules, Jr., passed away March 6, 2021 at his home.
Born in Pittsfield on February 10, 1940 to John and Mary Sparks Soules, he attended Lee Schools, Springfield Trade School, and Greenfield High School.
He married the former Catherine E. Garrity on May 26, 1990 at St. Charles Church in Pittsfield.
Jack worked at the YMCA for 26 years, retiring in 2005 as a Maintenance Supervisor. While employed with the YMCA Jack also volunteered soccer, basketball, and baseball.
He had been active with the Civil Defense.
Jack loved sports, and throughout his life he enjoyed nothing more than sharing his knowledge coaching Minor League, North Little League, Babe Ruth & Senior Babe Ruth.
Jack was a baseball and basketball coach since the age of 18. He also took pleasure in golfing. Jack was avid Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and Boston Celtics Fan.
Jack and his wife Cathy selflessly devoted themselves to numerous charities in Berkshire County.
And not least of all, the kids at YMCA, Kids Zone, The Senior Center, and parties throughout town knew him and his wife Cathy as Mr. & Mrs. Santa Clause.
Jack is survived by his wife, Catherine Soules of Pittsfield; two step-sons, James Woodworth and wife Heather of Morrison, CO, and Kevin Lamke of Dracut, MA; a step-daughter, C.J. Lamke of Grafton, NY. Two step-grandchildren, Erin and Easton Woodworth.
He was predeceased by his brother Tim Soules, sister Judy O’Connor and brother Francis Soules who died in infancy.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours will be held, SUNDAY, March 14, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield. The funeral will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Ralph Froio Senior Center Supportive Day Program in care of the funeral home.