Avon Obituary: Joyce Lucas, 82

Joyce (Phillips) Lucas, 82, of Avon, wife of the late Alexander Lucas, died Monday, July 25, 2016.

She was born October 13, 1933 in Bedlinog, Wales, daughter of the late David Thomas and Sarah (Clevey) Phillips. As a child, her family moved from Wales to London to find a life outside the coal mines of Wales. During WWII, she was evacuated back to Wales, but returned to London after the war to be with her family. In London, she pursued a career in nursing which led to a trip on the Queen Mary to accept a governess role in New York.

In New York, she met the love of her life, Alex, at a local cricket club. Alex and Joy settled in Northport, Long Island and started a family. In the late 70’s, the family moved to Avon, Connecticut.

She worked in customer service for Sage Allen. Joy was an avid reader and loved to travel with Alex. In her later years, she enjoyed her grandchildren, walking her dog, and attending the theater.

She is survived by her two sons, D’Arcy Lucas and his girlfriend Tori Hicks of Avon and Byron Lucas and his wife Mary of Bolton, (formerly of Manchester) and her grandsons, Gregory and Stephen Lucas. She was predeceased by her brother, John Phillips.

In lieu of a memorial service, her wish was to have her ashes returned to Wales.

Please visit Joyce's "Book of Memories" at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences.