HAVERHILL: Robert W. Lucas, Sr., 72, died Thursday, April 15, 2010 in the Baker-Katz Nursing Home in Haverhill. He was the husband of the late Carolyn P. (Paradis) Lucas.
Born in Haverhill on June 14, 1937, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Josephine (Kancevitch) Lucas. Robert attended Haverhill Public Schools and was a graduate of Haverhill High School. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran.
He was employed as a machinist for many years at A.W. Chesterton in Groveland until his retirement. Robert enjoyed his leisure time fishing and boating on the Merrimack River.
He is survived by a daughter, Donna M. Holmes of Phoenix, AZ, two sons and three daughters-in-law, Steven F. Lucas and his wife, Tara, Scott D. Lucas and his wife, Angie all of Idaho and Diane Lucas, two stepsons, Richard G. Clark III and his wife, Diane L. and Michael S. Clark and his wife, Tia M. all of Haverhill, a stepdaughter-in-law, Theresa A. Clark of Manchester, NH, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many other loving family members. He was also predeceased by his son, Robert W. Lucas, Jr. and a stepson, Steven J. Clark and mother-in-law, Marion G. Paradis. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of the Baker-Katz Nursing Home for all their care and loving support.
His funeral services will be privately held in the Riverview Cemetery, Groveland at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Assoc., 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210 or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 845945, Boston, MA 02284-5945. Arrangements are under the direction of the Linnehan-Grondin Funeral Home, 129 Kenoza Avenue, Haverhill.