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Grace Lucas Obituary

LUCAS - Grace C. Age 82, of Erie, PA, formerly of Tonawanda, NY and a resident of Niagara Village, died suddenly Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at St. Marys at Asbury Ridge. She was born in Clifton Springs, NY on August 18, 1926, the daughter of the late George K. and Helen Schaefer Abel. Grace moved from Tonawanda, NY in 2004. She was a member of the church choir at St. Edmunds R.C. Church in Tonawanda and was involved with their Seniors Club. She enjoyed her piano, doing crosswords and puzzle making. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Steve S. Lucas (2003). She is survived by her children, Steven G. Lucas of Erie and Carol L. Paciorek of Chula Vista, VA; one sister, Helen Wang of Oceanside, CA; two brothers, Arthur Abel of Rochester, NY and George Abel of Los Gatos, CA; four grandchildren, Laura Paciorek of Vista, CA, Michael Paciorek of San Diego, CA, Noelle Lewis of Rochester, NY and Holly Lucas of Makati City, Philippines. No public visitation. Private Interment will occur at Bath National Cemetery, VA Medical Center, next to her loving husband. Memorial contributions may be made to Erie Center on Health and Aging, 406 Peach St., Erie, PA 16507. Arrangements are being handled by the DUSCKAS-MARTIN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 4216 Sterrettania Rd., Erie, PA.

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Published by Buffalo News on Sep. 28, 2008.

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Becky Mullins

October 6, 2008

Grace Lucas was my aunt, my mother's sister. I have very fond memories of visiting her as a child, though unfortunately, I did not get to see her much in my adult life. She always made children feel comfortable. I imagine she was a wonderful teacher. My own children enjoyed her very much when we visited in 2003. Our deepest sympathies to the family.

Ralph Golemb

October 3, 2008

Gracie & Steve were both long time friends. New both before they married in Bufalo,NY.
Saddened when Steve passed & so suprized hearing of Gracies sudden death.
Will miss them both.
Sympathy to family
Ralph R. Golemb

Barbara Leahy

September 29, 2008

Carol and Steve,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you both. And to your family who provided so much support to you over the past few years. I was "graced" to have met your mom on her last visit to San Diego and remember most her sense of humor.

Doreen Pensyl

September 29, 2008

Steve and Carol,
May God be with you and your families in this time of need. Aunt Grace was a wonderful and amazing person. I loved her dearly. Hold on to your memories as this is what helps make the days a little easier.
God Bless you all
Doreen

paul abel

September 29, 2008

God bless the Lucas family on the passing of Grace, my aunt Grace.

Kathy and Roy Arrowsmith

September 28, 2008

Dear Steve, Paula, Holly and Noelle,

Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mom and grandma. She was a delight and we are glad to have gotten to know her. God's blessings on you as you grieve and miss her.

Love,

Jeff and Ginger Williard

September 28, 2008

We met Grace through a bible study at her son Steve's home. Her bubbly personality always lit up the room and we looked forward to seeing her and enjoying her smiling face. Our prayers are with her family.

Mary Dixon

September 28, 2008

Carol and Steve;
Both your parents were special friends to me while we were part of St Edmund Choir. I miss them both and have thought of them often over the years. May they both be at rest and peace.

Virginia Michalski

September 27, 2008

Grace was my closest friend at Niagara Village. We had many long talks about our children and how much they meant to us. I will never forget her!

Jean Maas

September 27, 2008

I knew Grace from her time at Niagara Village. She was a dear friend to my stepmother, Virginia Michalski. Grace was my email contact at the village. I could send her pictures of my grandchildren and she would pass them on to Virginia. We had a couple of pleasant shopping trips and lots of conversation. She has been and will be missed.

Philip Abel

September 26, 2008

Grace is my Aunt Grace. The years of sharing holidays and just special visits between our homes in Buffalo, and Rochester, are days that I will hold fondly in memory forever. She was a wonderful woman, wife, mother, sister, and aunt. Her laughter and good nature brightened the lives of all who knew her. God bless our Aunt Grace

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