James E. Lucas Sr. of Northfield died peacefully on October 15th surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Laconia, May 5 1939, son of the late Elmer C. and Emma (Corriveau) Lucas. He spent his youth in Laconia and graduated from Laconia High School. After high school, he served with the US Coast Guard Reserves. He retired from Quin-T Corporation where he had been employed for over 30 years

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife Marian T. (Dow) Lucas, in 2024. and his son, James E. Lucas Jr, in 1994. His memory will live on through his three daughters, Faith Maltese and her husband Scott of Lebanon, ME, Gail Lucas and her husband Wayne Jacobson of Maynard MA, Amy Kirk of Belmont NH, stepdaughter Tammy Roberts and her husband Dave of Alton, NH and stepson Brian Fenoff and wife Kathy of Afton TN. Twelve grandchildren, six great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

A private graveside service will be held for his family in Union Cemetery in Laconia.

The Smart Memorial Home of Tilton is assisting with arrangements. Expressions of Sympathy may be made to The James E. Lucas Jr. Scholarship Fund, C/O Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 7312, Gilford, NH 03247-7312.