Obituary of Paul B. Lukens

Paul Bourne Lukens, 90, passed away on November 4, 2024, in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Born on October 29, 1934 in Meriden Connecticut. Paul had a distinguished career and was dedicated to his family and community.

Paul graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He embarked on his career as a certified public accountant at Webster Blanchard and Willard, followed by a successful tenure at Price Waterhouse in Hartford, Connecticut. Paul's career trajectory continued upward as he joined Aetna Life and Casualty, rising to the position of vice president. He later served as vice president and controller at INA Corporation and Vice President of Cigna Holdings in Philadelphia. His professional life was distinguished by numerous publications, committee leadership, and international lectures across five continents.

His personal life was equally rich, marked by his commitments to his faith and his family. Paul was a dedicated member of several churches including Asbury Methodist Church in Glastonbury, Connecticut, Berwyn Methodist Church in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, Northside United Methodist Church in Brewster, Massachusetts, and Lebanon Congregational Church in Lebanon, Connecticut. He shared his beautiful tenor voice in the choirs of these churches and enjoyed participating in the MidCape Chorus on Cape Cod and the Nayaug Men's Chorus in Glastonbury.

He was a devoted husband to his late wife Gail Todd Lukens for 50 years and to Barbara McDermott for 18 years. He was a loving father to Jennifer Holmes and Julie Belsky, and a proud grandfather and great-grandfather. Paul loved Cape Cod where he vacationed and lived for over 50 years.  Over the years he enjoyed sailing and boating and occasionally fishing. He passed on his love for clamming to his grandchildren and every summer would enjoy homemade stuffed clams.  In his younger years, he enjoyed bowling and tennis with his first wife, Gail Todd Lukens.  Before he settled on the Cape he spent many years camping up and down the east coast with his family.  In his later years he enjoyed time at the Cape and Amston Lake, Ct with his second wife Barbara. 

Paul was preceded in death by his first wife, Gail Todd Lukens, and his brothers, Ralph and George Lukens. He is survived by his wife, Barbara McDermott; daughters, Jennifer Holmes (Eric) and Julie Belsky (Charles); grandchildren, Elisabeth, Ashley, Sarah (Michael Walsh), Daniel, and Jacob; great-grandson, Everett Holmes-Walsh; and stepchildren, Cindy and Scott McDermott.

A memorial service will be held at Lebanon First Congregational Church, 588 Exeter Rd, Lebanon, CT on January 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM. Paul will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his contributions to his professional field, and his commitment to his community and faith. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those he touched. For online condolences, please visit www.mulryanfh.com.