Mary Anne Lucas died on Feb. 17 at her daughter’s home in Orlando, Fla. She was 90.

She was born in Rhode Island and worked as a switchboard operator for the telephone company after high school.

In 1959 she married Robert Lucas and they moved to Martha’s Vineyard, where he served as a state trooper. Together they raised three children and owned and operated the Flying Horses carousel in Oak Bluffs from 1969 to 1984.

During that time, Mary owned and operated an antiques store and metaphysical bookstore while living in Sandwich. She was a skilled gardener and was passionate about holistic health.

In retirement Mary resurrected her love of painting, which she enjoyed well into her 80s. Her door was always open to friends who often enjoyed a meal or a slice of her homemade apple pie.

Mary was predeceased by her husband, Robert P. Lucas Sr., her son, Robert P. Lucas Jr. and her beloved 20-year-old cat.

She is survived by her daughter Betsy, who lives in Orlando, Fla. with her family; her son Daniel, who lives in Mattapoisett with his family; and her dear friends Carol Rhoads and Madelyn Medeiros, both of Marion.

A celebration of life is planned for Mary, Robert and Bobby sometime this summer.