I was very sad to hear of Lucy’s passing . A graduate of SLU class of 1975 I knew Lucy in passing however I was always struck by her life affirming presence and beaming smile! My heartfelt wishes go out to her family and her brother Michael who I also knew from my days at SLU.

My prayers and fervent thoughts are with you!

Nancy Hubbard Carty 

Meeting Lucy when she moved to Duxbury was a true blessing as she was - a bright light, a talented artist, phenomenal hostess, passionate friend, and utterly devoted to all those that she cared about.  She was refreshingly challenging and could tune out the rest of the room when she was engaged with you.  Memories of floating in the bay at the King Caesar road beach, admiring her tremendous vision and whimsy with her house in Duxbury and then Marshfield, a  fun road trip to and from New York City with Lucy and Olga, and lunches and dinner that were delicious, magical, and fun.  Her smile and her laugh were infectious and will always carry them in my heart.

I was crushed to miss Lucy's celebration of life, which I've heard was just perfect in honoring her.  Sending healing thoughts and love to Jamie, Amanda, Sam, Michael, and their families as well as her wide group of friends.  

I am mourning the loss of Lucy, a close friend for 48 years.  We met and bonded while each teaching for only one year at St. Bernard's Catholic girls' school in Nashville, TN, in the late 1970's.  Lucy, the art teacher and I, an English and social studies teacher, team taught a 9th grade class, World Cultures, where we'd use art, food, customs, religions, etc to expose these young girls to the wider world.  She and Jamie became our closest couple friends, with my husband, Dan, and Jamie connecting through music and the law.  After their move to Atlanta, we visited several times a year, with Lucy and me meeting up halfway in Chattanooga at times for lunch and a visit.  Though we've not lived in the same city for over 40 years, we've maintained contact, and  we raised our children together by supporting each other as moms. I will so miss my hours' long telephone talks with Lucy every month or so, including right up until her recent surgery. 

Things I will always remember are of Lucy as an artist - her art works were only a part of that, for she excelled in the art of creating beautiful meals and homes and gatherings of people.  I remember her teaching me the art of scrambling an egg on one of my visits to Massachutsetts (cook slowly over heat). She modeled for me how to get things done - just decide and get on with it! - throw out the clutter to organize your home, plan a wonderful vacation, explore new music, films, books.  Her life was a work of art. Her partnership with Jamie was an inspiration, as was her love and dedication to her family.  I cannot believe she is gone, too soon, and I will miss the deep and meaningful conversations I treasured with this special, longtime friend. My deepest condolences to Jamie, Amanda, Sam, and all of Lucy's family. She leaves behind a huge hole in many hearts.  ❤️

Lucy: A Love Story

What can you say about a girl who died? That she was beautiful. And brilliant. Yes, those are the opening lines of Love Story, and they make me think of Lucy. To have known Lucy is to have been part of an incredible love story, to have witnessed Lucy and Jamie’s enduring love for each other, Lucy’s powerful love for Sam and Amanda and their families, and to have been a recipient of the generous outpouring of her heart to us, her friends. She has left a hole in our lives, but we will always feel her intense and abiding love.

I remember when I first met Lucy. I was at a party and had run out of things to talk about after the usual litany of kids, job, weather, etc. I saw this strikingly beautiful woman with billowing white hair, whom I had never seen before, and who looked like an interesting person. I introduced myself, sat down, and did not leave my seat until we realized that the party was over. I don’t remember the details of our conversation, but I’m sure that she must have asked me some incredibly personal and provocative questions, shared too much information with me, and made me laugh and feel alive. I knew immediately that we would be friends for the rest of our lives.  

Lucy created art like other people breathe. Her pallets were her homes, her gardens, the view from a window, a table setting, a meal, and of course her artwork.

A piece of  artwork by Lucy is the first thing we see when we walk in our front door; it ensures that she is ever present in our lives.  

I awaken each day with thoughts of Lucy! We were young mothers finding our way together in Atlanta, Ga meeting thru Amanda, Sam,, Katy, and Betsy’s preschool and becoming friends for life! We had the joy of introducing Jamie and Chad to each other! We enjoyed family adventures such as hiking Mt.LeConte in the Great Smoky Mts. and spending the night in non electrified cabins at the top with Jamie singing with a guitar at sunset point! Remembering a visit to Monroeville, Al and to the Florida Gulf Coast with Lucy and our children! Today we embrace you as we celebrate Lucy’s well lived life! I will miss her always❤️! 

Love, Anne, Katy, and Betsy 

Dear Jamie and family,

As her name reveals, Lucy was a bringer of light.  Exceptionally beautiful and talented, she was also a force --  a force for good and a force of nature  -- and her loss leaves our world a bit darker.  She had a way of simply assuming friendships, kind of magical really.  Susan and I will never forget how welcome she made us feel when we arrived in Atlanta knowing no one at all.  She could hug with her eyes.  Now our eyes grieve, but God sets things right in the end.  Prayers are on the way.  Love to you all.