Raymond E. Lucier Jr., 76 of 49 Pleasant Valley Dr. passed away peacefully Sat. Jan. 10th in his home surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Louise L. (Lizotte) Lucier, three sons, Raymond E. III of Evart Michigan, Robert E, of Worcester and Mark A. Lucier of S. Yarmouth, five daughters, Donna L. Landroche of Holden, Millie Y. Larson of Charlton, Yvonne Y. Swisher of Sterling, Delores H. Guido of Worcester and Shannon M. Hackett of Sutton, two brothers, Donald F. Lucier of Worcester and Albert Lucier of Allentown PA. Two sisters, Evelyn Leduc of Worcester and Shirley McCarthy of Evart Michigan, twenty-five grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. A grandson, Raymond E. Lucier IV died in 1999, two brothers, Richard and Robert and three sisters, Joanne Carey, Marie Brodeur and Gloria Lambert predeceased him. Born in Worcester his parents were Raymond E. and Clara A. (Birds) Lucier and had lived here all his life. Raymond was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran.
    Raymond worked for Jamesbury Corporation more than 13 years as a Hydraulic Oiler before retiring in 1992. He was also a painter and construction worker. He was a member of St Joan of Arc Church, the 49ers club. An avid bowler he was a member of several bowling leagues at Colonial Bowl. At one time he was a youth football and men's adult flag football coach.
    The funeral will be held today, Thurs. Jan. 15 from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a Mass at 10 am at St. Joan of Arc Church, 570 Lincoln St. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice, 120 Thomas St. 01608.