Mae K. Soares, 92, entered eternal rest on September 9, 2019. She was the wife of John Soares.
Mrs. Soares was born in Augusta, GA on May 15, 1927, a daughter of the late Rev. Paul Kelly and Georgia Allen Kelly.
Prior to retiring from the New Haven Public Schools, she worked in daycare as an Early Childhood teacher. Mae Soares was a member of Bible Gospel Center in Hamden where she was ordained as a minister.
In addition to her husband, she leaves three children: Veronica Holcomb, Brenda Johns and Dr. Keith Johns. She was blessed with four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by a brother Paul Kelly and a sister Louise Joiner.
A celebration of Mrs. Soares’ life and legacy will be held Monday, September 16, 2019 at Bible Gospel Center, 143 Leeder Hill Dr., Hamden. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
I will always remember Mae for her pleasant smile and as a very humble, affectionate virtuous woman of God. I was introduced to selling World Book Encyclopedias by Mae, I have so many great memories from those meetings in her home.
Brenda,
My sincere condolences on the passing
of your mother. I did not know her, but
if she was as dedicated a teacher as
you were, then her students were well
educated and taken care of.
May she Rest In Peace.
Brenda, Ronnie and Keith. I just learned on the passing of your mom and believe it or not she was on my mind last week. God bless you and I know you have beautiful memories. i would like to connect with you whereas I am in town quite often to visit my dad who is now 98 years. I will contact you through the funeral home. Love you and miss you all.
Sincerely,
Carol Moore Williams
Dearest Brenda & Ronnie, so sorry for the lost of your beloved Mother. May the hours, days, weeks ahead become easier as you realize losing the woman who birth you is no longer there to share your lives. Always remember the good times that existed between all of you and hopefully
the pain & emptiness that comes with the loss of a loved one will get easier. Blessings and May peace be with you. Lana Yopp??