Gloria Mary (LeClair) Lucas

READFIELD – Gloria Mary (LeClair) Lucas, 90, passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2026, surrounded by her family at Glenridge Nursing Facility in Augusta.

She was born on Feb. 11, 1936, in Gardiner, Maine, the daughter of Paul and Josephine (Clary) LeClair. Gloria graduated from Gardiner Area High School in 1954.

On April 28, 1956, she married Kenneth J. Lucas Sr. The two shared 56 years of marriage until his passing in 2012.

Gloria was a devoted wife, nurturing mother, and a generous and loyal friend. She was known for her strong will, kind heart, and unwavering dedication to her family. She enjoyed knitting, baking, going for long walks, visiting with neighbors and tending to her flower gardens. Gloria loved animals and found great joy in watching the birds and wildlife around her home. She especially treasured family gatherings and looked forward to Sunday dinners surrounded by those she loved.

She was a longtime member of the Alfred W. Maxwell Jr. Auxiliary in Winthrop, where she enjoyed many years of community involvement.

Gloria is survived by her sons, Kenneth J. Lucas Jr. and his wife Elizabeth of Benton, Lawrence D. Lucas and his wife Sandra of Readfield, David A. Lucas and his wife Kimberly of Mount Vernon, and Peter D. Lucas and his wife Julie of Readfield; her daughters, Pamela A. Blattel and her husband Mark of Milton, Del., Nancy P. Cornell and her husband Robert of Augusta, Lisa M. Lucas of Readfield, and Mary E. Bridges of Winthrop; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; her brothers Robert of Gardiner, Mike and Greg of Pittston

She was predeceased by her parents; husband Kenneth; her daughter, Amy; and her siblings, Sue, Connie, and Bud.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Long Term Care at Glenridge, as well as MaineGeneral Hospice, for their compassionate care and support.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, at East Readfield Cemetery, Plains Road, Readfield, Maine, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband. Immediately following the service a reception will be held at the American Legion, Alfred W. Maxwell Post 40 in Winthrop.

Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Care, One Church Street, Augusta, Maine. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home website, http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers,

donations in Gloria’s memory may be made to:

MaineGeneral

Rehabilitation and Long Term Care at

Glenridge, Activity Center

40 Glenridge Drive,

Augusta, ME 04330