Maurice Y. Lambert

COLCHESTER – Maurice Yvon Lambert, 84, a former long-time Orange resident passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation in Berlin.

Born on August 18, 1936 in Barre Town, he was the son of Albert and Marie (Isabelle) Lambert.  He attended Barre Town Elementary and Spaulding High School.  After high school, he enlisted in the National Guard, becoming a Sergeant.

On August 16, 1958 he married Janet Downing in the St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Washington. Following their marriage, they made their home in Orange until 2003 when they started spending winters in Winter Haven, FL, and summers at Lone Pine Campground in Colchester.

Maurice worked for the Times Argus for over 14 years, then he joined the staff at Rowan Court Nursing Home for a few years, and while working part-time at Crossway Auto he became a member of the staff at Barre City Schools, eventually retiring from Spaulding High School.

He was a member of the St. Cecelia, Mother Cabrini, St. Monica, and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Churches as well as the Catholic Order of Foresters; the St. Jean Club of Barre; Orange Grange and the Canadian Club of Barre.

In his spare time, Maurice enjoyed snowmobiling, camping, playing cards, and being with his family.  He especially loved tending to his flowers and plants.

Survivors include his wife, Janet Elaine Lambert; and his children Martin Y. Lambert and his wife, Amber; Donna R. MacAuley and her husband, Arnold; Elaine M. Gonier; Terry Lambert and his fiancé, Debra Royce; and Glenn Lambert and his partner, Trudy Cyr as well as 13 grandchildren, six great-grandsons and his sisters Irene Nay and Pauline Guilfoyle, both of Florida.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter Tracy J. Isabelle; two brothers Richard and Raymond Lambert and three sisters Lorette Rillo, Dolores Gagnon, and Sr. Anita Lambert.

A graveside service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at the convenience of his family.