Whitney Pier
With sadness, we the family, regret to announce the passing of John Alonzo Lucas on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a brief battle with cancer.
Born on May 19, 1948, in Sydney, John was the son of the late Bill and Jeannette (Mintus) Lucas.
John worked in as a crane operator at Sydney Steel until his retirement. John took great pride in maintaining his lawn and beloved hedges. He loved going for long walks and enjoyed going fishing with close friends and family.
John is survived by his partner of many years, Mary DellaValle; sons, Jared (Rachel) and John Jason; daughter, Cynthia Urquhart (Gary); grandsons, Justin Urquhart and Ryan Justus; sisters, Esther and Karen (Blair) King; brothers, Curtis, William Jr. and Donald; as well as several nieces, nephews and his best friend, Boo Dwyer.
Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his brother, Rollie.
A special thank you to the VON, palliative care team and the Cape Breton Cancer Centre who provided exceptional care, guidance and support to John and his family in his time of need. The family greatly appreciates all that was done to make John’s last days comfortable and peaceful.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of John Lucas will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.) Whitney Pier on Friday, August 6, 2021. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 11 a.m. to 12 noon with the memorial service to follow at noon in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Rosemary Godin officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney.
Covid protocols will be followed at the service.
Donations in memory of John may be made to the Red Cross or a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Our condolences to John’s family and friends.
From: John Shannon
Karen, Blair and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From: Jackie Matthews
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. May John Rest In Peace.
From: Sadie Holloway
Our condolences to the family in the loss of their loved one. Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the family at this difficult time.
From: John and Ingrid Shannon
To the Family, we would like to express our sincere condolences on the sudden passing of your partner, dad and grandfather Johnny Lucas. To his daughter, Cynthia and her family who made it down for the service, and make the bonds with the family, that I feel your Dad would be happy to know.
From: Barbara Chiasson
Condolences to the family at this sad time . May you find comfort in knowing he is at peace. The Arthur Family..
So sorry for hear of John’s passing. Condolences to the family. May he R.I.P.
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My condolences to the family may he rest in peace
Condolences to the Lucas family, may Johnny RIP
My heartfelt condolences to JOHN’s family… May you rest in peace my friend…. God Bless!!!
So sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. My sincere condolences to Donny and the Lucas family. Rest in Peace John.
Condolences to the Lucas family. May Johnny Rest In Peace
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to all family members and friends.
My condolences to the entire Lucas family. I remember having many laughs as young man while he visited Winnie and Luke God Bless!!
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother John. May he Rest in Eternal Peace ❤
Condolence to the Lucas Family.
Condolences to the Lucas Family. Rest in peace John. We will miss you.