650 Bugeia Lane
Novato, California
Joan Marie Lucas Passed away peacefully December 31, 2016 at her home in Tiburon, surrounded by her family at the age of 86. She had lived with Parkinsons Disease for the past 20 years. A devoted and caring wife of Ken Lucas for 64 years. She was the beloved mother of Susan (Gurukar) Martinelli, Gary (TJ) and Scott (Cathy) Lucas. She was the adored grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Joan is also survived by, her brother John (Eileen) Powers, sisters Patricia (Bob) Bilifer and Sharon Dean, many nieces, nephews and dear friends A native of San Francisco Joan graduated from Presentation High School in 1948. She married Ken and moved to Tiburon in 1952 where they raised their family. Joan was an active volunteer in her community. She loved to run, play tennis cook and travel. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday January 16, 2017 at 11:00 am, at St. Hilary's Catholic Church, Tiburon. Inurnment will be private at Valley Memorial Park Cemetery, Novato, Ca. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice by The Bay, or your favorite charity Arrangements by Valley Memorial Park Funeral Home, Novato, California, 415-897-9609.
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Joan Marie Powers Lucas is an alumna of Presentation High School, San Francisco, Class of 1948. The Sisters of the Presentation are praying for you, your family and friends during this difficult time. May God bless you with love, comfort and peace.
Presentation Sisters
March 10, 2017
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