Sheila Lucas (nee O’Reilly)
It is with immense sadness and heavy hearts that the family announce the passing of Sheila, our loving mother, devoted wife and friend to all whose lives she touched on February 23, 2021. Sheila was born on September 30, 1939 in Montreal, Quebec.
She left us at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto after a battle with stage 4 lung cancer that she fought with grace and determination. She was 82 years young.
Beloved mother to Bradley (wife Maureen), Darryll (wife Caroline Hester), Christina (husband Anthony Granieri) and proud Nanny to her grandchildren Lucas, Avery and Charlie.
Mom did not wish to have a funeral or a big send off and Covid19 has complicated things further. Please remember her in your own way, raise a glass, have a dinner party, tell stories and remember her for her laugh, her love of good wine, good food and some of the most amazing friends and family she could ever have wished for.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances in memory of Sheila Lucas may be made to the Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
We love you, Mom, a bushel and a peck…..
To view and share condolences and stories of Sheila, please visit www.peacefultransition.ca
Ronald L O'Kapiec
Posted on: Tuesday, March 9, 2021Sincerest condolences on behalf of Constance Hester and Ron O’Kapiec. Love and hugs to the family. Indeed….. a toast to a fine lady and she to shall be remembered.
Dave Salhany
Posted on: Tuesday, March 9, 2021Dear Lucas family. Very sorry to learn of the passing of Sheila. Wishing you strength and peace in the weeks and months ahead.
Deanna & Luce Cools
Posted on: Tuesday, March 9, 2021To the Lucas Family: So sorry to hear of the death of your mother, Sheila. You will miss her. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time….virtual hugs, Deanna & Luce Cools
Marlene Armour
Posted on: Tuesday, March 9, 2021We were very sorry and saddened at the passing of Sheila, after her courageous battle. Our thoughts are with you all, may you find peace in the many happy memories you share of Sheila. Thinking of you with love.
Caroline Lye
Posted on: Tuesday, March 9, 2021Dear Darryll, Brad & Tina & families! I’m so sorry for the passing of your Mom! Sheila.
She was a lovely, lively woman with a special spark! My thoughts are with all of you on this sad occasion.
Jeanne Pender
Posted on: Tuesday, March 9, 2021I loved your mom. She was a wonderful giving friend. So much fun…lots of laughs, and she was so darn honest…said it like it was. I got to enjoy some wonderful meals made especially by her. I sure am going to miss her.
Jacline Nyman
Posted on: Tuesday, March 9, 2021So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Much love and peace to you all. Greg & Jacline Nyman
Mike Kay
Posted on: Wednesday, March 10, 2021Our thoughts are with all of you.
Joe Granieri
Posted on: Wednesday, March 10, 2021Deepest condolences to the Lucas family on the loss of your mother Sheila. Always a strong willed and vibrant woman, Ruth and I always enjoyed some wonderful stories and a lot of laughter whenever we were in Sheila’s company.
As we share two wonderful grandchildren with Sheila I know her influence will always have a positive impact on their young lives forever.
Nancy Hrischenko
Posted on: Thursday, March 11, 2021Heartfelt condolences to Brad, Darryll, Tina and their families on the loss of your Mother and our dear friend. What fun we had over the years. Those memories are precious.
Love, Nancy, Harry and Lucy, who is such a good judge of character and loved Sheila.
Mark & Barbara Pickett
Posted on: Wednesday, March 17, 2021We met Sheila (and her travel friend Gay) last year, on a trip from Dubai to Capetown. We were the couple that happened to be sitting next to them on the flight from Toronto to Dubai, and in passing conversation we realized we were all on the same trip package. There and then, a new friendship was created for the adventure awaiting us. One of the highlights of this trip was when we all went up the tallest building in the world, in Dubai. We did this in style, remembering Sheila saying, lets take the VIP package, we’ll go to the top and have the drinks and appetizers.
We are surprised and saddened to hear of her passing, less than a year later. Remembering the fun times we had.