Mary Anne Lucas passed away at her daughter’s home in Orlando, Florida on February 17th at the age of 90. Mary was born in Rhode Island and worked as a switchboard operator for the telephone company after high school. She married Robert Lucas in 1959, and they moved to Martha’s Vineyard where he served as a state trooper. Together, they raised 3 children and owned and operated the Flying Horses Carousel in Oak Bluffs from 1969 to 1984. During that time, the family relocated to Sandwich, selling the carousel in the process. Mary owned and operated an antique store and metaphysical bookstore while living in Sandwich. She was a skilled gardener and was passionate about holistic health. In retirement Mary resurrected her love for painting, which she enjoyed well into her 80’s. Her door was always open to friends who often enjoyed a meal or a slice of her homemade apple pie. Mary is predeceased by her husband, Robert P. Lucas, Sr. and her son, Robert P. Lucas, Jr and her beloved 20-year-old cat. She is survived by her daughter, Betsy (who lives in Orlando with her family), her son, Daniel (who lives in Mattapoisett with his family), and her dear lifelong friends, Carol Rhoads and Madelyn Medeiros, both of Marion. A celebration of life is planned for Mary, Robert, and Bobby, this summer.
