It is with profound sadness and yet with deep gratitude for her long life that we announce the peaceful passing of Ruth E. Lucas on December 13, 2025, at her daughter Nancy's home in Brewer, Maine. Born on March 13, 1941, in Brockton, MA, Ruth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ruth was the cherished daughter of William E. and Mabel W. (Cook) Whitaker. In addition to her parents, Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Marshall W. Lucas, with whom she spent 62 years of marriage, and older brother John Whitaker. Ruth is survived by her younger brother, Edward Whitaker; her four children, Mary L. (Lucas) Bishop and husband Rob, James W. Lucas and wife Sharon, Nancy Ellen Lucas and husband David Wunder, and Russell W. Lucas; eleven grandchildren, Emily Ruth (Bishop) Dixon and husband Ryan, Duncan Bishop and Sarah Boutin, Jason Lucas and wife Jennifer, Joshua Lucas and wife Jamie, Kara Mitchell, David Townsend and Vanessa Flood, Melissa (Townsend) Phelps and Jason Phelps, Megan Ellen (Ellsmore) Polk and husband Michael, Russell A. Lucas and wife Elizabeth, Paul Lucas, and Amy (Lucas) Watt and husband John; nineteen great-grandchildren, Ellsie Dixon, Scarlett Dixon, Declan Dixon, Tyler Lucas, Braeden Lucas, Alex Mitchell, Gage Mitchell, Mitchell Townsend and fiancé Elizabeth, Caleb Townsend, Ava Townsend, Lee Phelps, Avry Phelps, Lainey Ellsmore, Brayden Ellsmore, Evan Polk, Emerson Lucas, McKenna Lucas, Addley Lucas, and Payton Lucas. Ruth's life was full of love and memories, filled with countless joyful moments and milestones that she celebrated with her extensive family. Ruth enjoyed traveling, crocheting, and was especially skilled at cross-stitch and ceramics. She enjoyed making puzzles with family. Following her years as a dedicated homemaker, Ruth worked for the Calais School Department in food services and later as the office manager at Lucas Oil. Arrangements for Ruth's final farewell are under the thoughtful direction of Mays Funeral Home & Cremation Services. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Brewer Cemetery in Robbinston, with a reception to follow at the Robbinston Historical Society. Ruth's life was a journey of love, resilience, and joy. Her memory will forever be engraved in the hearts of those who knew her. We invite you to share your precious memories and photos of Ruth on her memorial page at www.MaysFuneralHome.com. Relive the moments that made Ruth special to you and let's continue to celebrate the extraordinary life she lived.