DRACUT - Dennis Donald Lucier, age 95, a lifelong resident of Dracut died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. He was the husband of the late Shirley J. (Frazier) Lucier, who died in 2003 and whom he loved dearly.
He was born in Altona, NY on June 7, 1923, and was the son of the late William Lucier and Edith Blodgett. He received his education in Dracut schools.
Dennis proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He participated in action against the Japanese in many campaigns including, the Battle of Guadalcanal. He was honorably discharged in 1944 after being wounded in action and was awarded the Purple Heart.
His life passion was antiques and he was the owner and operator of Lucier Antique's had several stores across the area, including Lowell and Littleton. After closing his stores, he continued to buy and sell antiques out of his home until his most recent illness.
Dennis also loved an adventure. Nothing would thrill him more than taking long car rides, especially if it had antique shops along the way.
He was a communicant of St. Mary Magdalen Church in Tyngsboro.
Dennis was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. He is survived by his two daughters, Paula Lucier of Dracut and Penny Mustafa of Barrington, RI; and his grandson, Ameer J. Mustafa of Barrington, RI. He was also the grandfather of the late Corianne Elyse Lucier and the father-in-law of the late Dr. Azhar Mustafa.
ARRANGEMENTS - Relatives and friends are invited to attend Dennis' Life Celebration at the MCKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street, Lowell on Sunday from 1:00 until 3:00 PM. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Tyngsboro. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury.