Mary M. Alston Lucky, 72, of New Haven, departed this life on October 31, 2009. She was the widow of Winston Lucky, Sr.
Mrs. Lucky was born in Danville, VA, September 17, 1937, daughter of the late James Alston and Taylor Young Alston. She lived in New Haven County for over 50 years.
She was a former employee of Yale New Haven and Saint Raphael’s Hospitals. Prior to retiring, she was employed in various areas of Allied Health. She was a member of Zoe Ministries in Manhattan , NY.
She leaves daughters, Aisha M. Ajayi of Ohio, Lisa Y. Neale (Anthony) of Arkansas, Janis E. Lucky-Otello (Philippe) of Hamden, and Ondria L. Lucky of West Haven; seven grandchildren, Mark A. Gaddy, II, Joshua E. Gaddy, Michael A. Neale, Taylor M. Lucky, Amaris L. Lucky, and Jordan E. Otello; One great-grandson, Madison A.G. Lucky. She was predeceased by a son Mark A. Gaddy, I; sisters Theresa Reeves, Landonia Mulrain, Eardie Lopes, and Ann Sewell; brothers, Percy, James Jr. and Howard Alston.
A celebration of Mrs. Lucky’s life and legacy will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 11:00 A.M. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. and Wednesday from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Online guestbook available at www.curvinkcouncil.com