Valerie Margaret Lucas passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 19, 2017, just eight days following her 81st birthday. Her memory will be forever cherished by her husband of 60 years, Carman Lucas; children Michael, Brian (Sharon), Louise (Jeff), Dan (Jean) and Jacqui (Ken); her beloved grandchildren Christie (Steve), Rachel (Greg), Stephanie, Lauren (Ben), Dylan (Chelsea), Evan, Jake, Katelyn (Greg) and James; plus the lights of her life, great-grandchildren Brooke, Reese, Piper, Avery and Gabbi.Predeceased by brother John Newman, Valerie is survived by sister Elinor Wallbridge, sister-in-law Gail Newman and brother David Newman.A celebration of our mother’s life will take place at Mount Lawn Memorial Chapel, 21 Garrard Road in Whitby, Ontario on Friday July 28th at 2:30 p.m. with a visitation 1 hour prior from 1:30 -2:30 p.m.In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made in Valerie’s name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.