Maxwell B. Lambert

COLEBROOK — Maxwell B. “Max†Lambert Jr., 82, of Colebrook died Oct. 27, 2009, at Laurel Hill Health Care Center in Winsted, following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Barbara (Blackstone) Lambert.

Born in Marlboro, Mass., March 7, 1927, he was a son of the late Florence (Whitney) and Maxwell B. Lambert. He had lived in Colebrook since 1971.  Prior to his retirement, he had worked for the Connecticut Light & Power Co. for more than 40 years, retiring as a area supervisor in Falls Village. He was an Army veteran of World War II and life member of VFW Post 296.

In addition to his wife of 59 years, he is survived by his children, Randall Lambert and his wife, Rae, of Opopka, Fla., Peter Lambert and his wife, Carol, of Colebrook, Melissa Bennett and her husband, Paul, of Goshen; 13 grandchildren, Joshua Lambert, Melissa Bosco, Eric and Danielle Lambert, Ashley, Chase, Paige, Brooks, Abbeigh, Parker, Hayleigh, Hunter and Loghan Bennett; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, James Lambert.

Funeral services with military honors and calling hours will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. To leave an online condolence, visit maloneyfuneral.com.