Lucie Marcelle Marc, 86, of Suffield, Connecticut passed away on February 14, 2025. That she left us on Valentine’s Day makes sense given she was born on the 4th of July, 1938. Lucie was a holiday. She was fireworks, good food, stories, and song. Lucie was an irrepressible spirit who loved to flirt, sing, and make jokes. She showed love through acts of service; she wanted to feed you, knit you a hat, and protect you. Her dedication to her children and grandchildren was constant and unwavering. She leaves her son Eric Marc, daughter Monique Rioux, son-in-law Mark Rioux, grandsons Adam and Calvin Rioux, and daughter Nicole Marc.

Lucie’s life was the epitome of resilience. Born in Algeria, she and her family fled for France after the French-Algerian civil war. Parisian life for a refugee in the early 60s was cruel, and it gave her the impetus to risk moving to Canada with our father. In 1964, she moved to Suffield, Connecticut, and brought with her exceptional tailoring skills developed during the prime of French fashion. It took time for her to learn the language and the culture in the US, and while she did, she raised three children – ultimately alone after her divorce. A single mom without local family for support, Lucie raised three college graduates, maintained a home in a lovely but rural town, and built security for us. We knew that no matter what, we could always go home and be warm, fed, and safe. Lucie gave us what she didn’t get for herself, and we are forever grateful.

Lucie remained unapologetically herself to the very end - feisty, stubborn, funny, loving, and charming. May we all possess at least a modicum of the stamina and light Lucie held in this world.

Lucie wished to keep her memorial private. If you wish, please make a monetary or time contribution to a local agency or charity that supports immigrants.