Frances Lukas
May 21, 1927 ~ November 29, 2012 (age 85) 85 Years OldShare using:
Frances Patricia (Frawley) Lukas, 85, long-time resident of Kensington and beloved wife of Henry Lukas (Lukasiewicz) for 63 years, began her next journey Nov. 29, 2012, departing peacefully from the Southington Care Center.
Frances was born May 21, 1927, the daughter of the late Mary (Link) Frawley Devanney and stepdaughter of Donald Devanney of Newington, and later of New Britain. Frances leaves behind and will forever be loved by husband Henry; her two children Karen and Timothy Lukas; her grandchildren Jessica Lavoie, Jacob Lukas and Jarrett Lukas; brothers Eugene Frawley (Meridan) and George Frawley and his wife Theresa (New Britain), and niece Christine Regula (Kensington). Other nieces and nephews also reside in Connecticut, Florida, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Washington. Frances was pre-deceased by her brother Harold Frawley.
Frances enjoyed an outstanding professional career as a registered nurse, including many years at New Britain General Hospital (Hospital of Central Conn). She also worked as a private duty nurse providing patient care that was greatly appreciated by local patients and their families.
Frances loved to explore, both close to home and abroad. Frances and Henry's Matterhorn train ride along with fly and drive travel offered fond memories. Visits with her grandchildren Jessica, Jacob and Jarrett, children of Timothy, provided much joy, even the splashes on her from their cannon-ball pool antics. The recent birth of Jessica's daughter Zaria in 2010 was special to Frances. Pictures and visits from the little princess never failed to bring a smile to her face.
In keeping with family wishes, there will be no calling hours or services, although all are encouraged to take a few moments and offer their own personal prayers and thoughts. We are grateful to her friends who offered her their support and company over the past few years. May the light of the season shine upon all.
Those wishing to remember Frances with a gift can make a donation to the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library on her behalf. Frances greatly enjoyed the Talking Books program and their availability clearly enhanced her quality of life. Gifts in her memory can be sent to: Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Rd., Berlin, CT 06037.