Merton T. Lucas, 92 DOVER - Merton T. Lucas, died Thursday, February 25, 2010, in his residence. He was 92. Born in Binghamton, N.Y., he was the son of the late Robert T. and Eva Mae Lucas. He was a graduate from Broom Community College of Binghamton, N.Y., and was proud to had served both in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy during World War II. He later served as an inspector in Electronics for the USAF with the U.S. Civil Service, retiring in 1974. He had moved from Binghamton to Dover in 1998 and at the age of 81, he became baptized in the Catholic Faith at Holy Cross Church. Luke had been a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4182 and a 4th degree member in the Bishop Cartwright Assembly. He had also been a member of the American Legion, Walter L. Fox Post 2, the V.F.W. and a longtime member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Mr. Lucas had been a Radio Operator while in the military and had remained a Ham Radio enthusiast for most of his life and was a charter member of the Rooster Net radio club. A life long Boy Scout Master, Luke enjoyed the outdoors, where he fished, hunted and rode motorcycles. He was also a member of the Modern Melody Makers and a member of the Shawnee Dance Club. Luke was blessed with two very special women in his lifetime, his wife, Winona Kenyon Lucas who died in 1996 and Shirley Cunningham of Dover, with whom he shared a deep love, faith, joy of travel, singing, dancing and dining. A beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Luke will be greatly missed by those whose lives he touched. Luke's passing leaves his three children, Frederick Lucas and wife, Mary Jo of Weston, Fla., Gloria Lucas-Burford of Binghamton, N.Y. and Cynthia Summer of White River Junction, Vt.; grandchildren, Derrick and Amy Burford of Binghamton, N.Y., Stephen and Jennifer Lucas of Weston, Fla., Darren Burford of Binghamton, N.Y., Sean Dittrich of Seattle, Wash., and Cassie Dittrich of Coconut Grove, Fla.; and great-grandchildren, Kristyn, Sophia, Shelby, Rachel, Sydney, Jack Burford, Taylor Rose, Stephen Jacob, Sarah James, and Ava Leigh Lucas, who will carry on his adventure and appreciation for all that life has to offer. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at the Funeral Home of Michael J. Ambruso, 1175 S. State St., Dover. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, S. State St., Dover. Interment will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Georgetown. Condolences and Guest Book Signings may be made via www. ambruso.com.