Robert L. Lambert

November 7, 1942 - November 23, 2018

WEST STEWARTSTOWN – Robert L. Lambert, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, Nov. 23, 2018, at the Coös County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown after a long period of failing health and with his family by his side. He was born on Nov. 7, 1942, in Barford, Québec, a son of the late Aubert and Beatrice (Labrecque) Lambert. He moved to the United States as a young boy, attended the local schools and graduated from Colebrook Academy in 1962. He married Bonita Patnaude that same year. Always a very hard worker, Robert was employed at the Stratford Plywood Mill and for Ethan Allen before a long career working for Lambert’s Grocery Store. He helped all his children build their homes, and he was known to keep his lawn in meticulous shape. Robert loved to hunt, especially in deer season, and he enjoyed fishing and camping. For many years, he spent his summer weekend at the Big Rock Campground in Stratford. Robert loved car racing and he cherished time spent with his grandchildren. Robert leaves behind his beloved wife of 57 years, Bonnie (Patnaude) Lambert of Colebrook; his four children, R. Stacy Lambert (Linda) of Pembroke, Holly (Robert) Brigham of Stewartstown, James Lambert of Colebrook, and Renee (Chris) Powers of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; five brothers, Gilles (Priscilla) Lambert of West Stewartstown; Yvan (Gloria “Cookie”) Lamert of Ludlow, Mass., Bruno (Micheline) Lambert of Bedford, NH, Armand (Lorie) Lambert of Essex Jct., Vt., and Francois (Emily) Lambert of No. Carolina; three sisters, Louise Haynes of Colebrook, Lise (Lawrence) Andrews of Columbia, and Nicole (Craig) Johnson of Colebrook; six grandchildren, Melissa Hodgman, Corey Lambert, Chelsea Brigham, Casey Rella, Brandon Lambert and Madison Powers; four great-grandchildren, Rylee Lambert, Cameron Hodgman, Charlotte Hodgman, and Adilynn Rella; as well a numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. There are no public calling hours. A memorial Mass and graveside interment will take place in the spring of 2019 of which notice will be given. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Lambert may be made to the CCNH Residents’ Activity Fund, c/o P.O. Box 10, W. Stewartstown, NH 03597. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com.