Wendee L. (Viator) Lucas, 43, of New Bedford, died Dec. 14, at home. She was the wife of Stephen J. Lucas and the daughter of the late Richard and Ann (Santos) Viator.

She was born in New Bedford and lived in Wareham and Middleboro before returning to New Bedford.

Mrs. Lucas worked as a telephone operator for Verizon at the Wareham office for many years.

She enjoyed writing.

Survivors include her husband, Stephen J. Lucas; her beloved friends, Anne Lockyer-Noble and the late Rodney Lockyer of Wareham, and Victoria Dederer and her wife DeeAnna of Vernon, CT.

Her memorial service will be held at the home of Ann Lockyer-Noble, 7 Wright Lane, Wareham, on Sunday, Dec. 30, from 1 to 5 p.m.

For more information and online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.