Claudia Lamb

Claudia Lamb

SHARON — Claudia Lamb, who was born Feb. 9, 1947, to Claude and Marjorie Golden in Sharon, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Sharon Hospital.

Claudia graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village. In addition to participating in the Sharon Band, she joined the local girl scouts as a child.  Claudia managed the Sharon CAP program which focused on young adults ages 13 to 16, who worked directly with the local elderly community and managed the Little Rascals Day camp in Sharon. Claudia was a foster mother for the Bethany Christian services for 5 years, where she fostered 13 babies from birth to adoption.

Mrs. Lamb devoted her adult life to her children and the youth of the surrounding communities. Claudia took great pride in being an amazing mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Her door was always open, and you never left her house with an empty belly. 

Claudia was known to many as “Mom” or “Nanny”. Whether a member of the local teen center or a player at the local baseball game, no one got away without a hug and smile. She made sure that everyone she met knew two things quickly; one, she was a hugger and two, never say “that” word. She had a fearless way about herself that would melt the hearts of some of the toughest and roughest.

Claudia is predeceased by her father Claude Golden, mother Marjorie Golden, brother Dale Golden, and grandchild Casey Snyder. She will be remembered and missed by her husband John Lamb, her children Charles Snyder, Ryan Snyder, Jason Snyder, Brian Lamb, Matthew Lamb, Millisa Castagna, Richard Corbett, and her 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Calling hours will be at Kenny Funeral Home 41 Main St, Sharon, CT from 11am to 1pm on Saturday July 22nd, followed by a Celebration of Life from 2pm to 6pm to be held at the American Legion 155 US-44, Millerton, NY. 

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that you send donations to Bethany Christian Services at bethany.org.

The Kenny Funeral Home has care of arrangements.

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