Obituary of Mabel Lucas

Lucas, Mabel A. (Barton) Rochester: May 10, 2011. Mabel was predeceased by her husband, Donald C. Lucas; son, Richard Lucas; brother, Howard Barton; sister, Myra Wilson; brother, Charles Barton; sister, Payline Heltman; brother, Jerry Barton; sister, Julia Hall; brother, Boyd Barton. She is survived by her children, Judy (Robert) Fisher, Norma (Grant) Stauffer, Deborah (Christopher) Trageser; grandchildren, Timothy (Kim) Fisher, Daniel (Siobhan) Fisher, Ruth Fisher, Alexander Trageser, Benjamin Trageser; 3 great-grandchildren; Parents, George & Hannah Barton; several nieces & nephews. Mabel's Funeral Service will be celebrated 11 AM Friday at Pearce Memorial Free Methodist Church, 4322 Buffalo Rd. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pearce Memorial F M Church, 4322 Buffalo Rd., N. Chili, NY 14514 or Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Dr., Rochester, NY 14624 in Mabel's memory. Mabel's religious activities included, assisting in church nursery, she was strong in her faith, and was part of the Senior Citizen Group. Early in Mabel's life, she took over the role of mother, as her mother had died when she was 10. Her family functions were, The Barton Family Reunion, and all get togethers were a celebration to her. Mabel's hobbies were cooking and baking, she was well known for her pies. She liked gardening and camping, and traveling to Hawaii and Alaska. What gave her the most enjoyment and passion was her family and young children. You would describe her as a kind, lady like person. She did her best, she put others first, and grew up on a farm, was an organic gardener, she was frugal with herself, but was generous to others.