Newington Obituary: Lucy Lamb, 85

Lucy M. Lamb, 85, formerly of New Britain, widow of Laurent “Bill” Lamb, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the Hospital of Central CT.

Born in Biddeford, ME, Lucy moved to New Britain in 1957 and was a long time New Britain resident before moving to Newington. She was formerly employed at Stanley Works and was a member of St. Jerome Church.

Lucy loved basketball, especially UConn basketball. She loved family gatherings and attended many family sporting events. She enjoyed many trips to Foxwoods Casino. Lucy has now gone to be with the love of her life, Bill.

Surviving are two sons, Thomas A. Lamb and his wife Patricia of Newington, John W. Lamb and his wife Wendy of Wethersfield; two daughters, Nancy Lamb Pilarski and her husband Thomas of New Britain, Patti Lamb Majewicz and her husband William of Berlin; a sister, Theresa Bergeron of Newington; four grandchildren, Jason Lamb, Courtney Hilliard, Katie Zapatka, and Gavin Lamb; and eight great-grandchildren, Ashley, Carissa, Oliver, Mackenzie, Brayden, Andrew, M.J., and Ashley.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Cancer Center of Central Connecticut, and Dr. Byeff for their special care.

Calling hours will be on Sunday from 4-7 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 AM at St. Jerome Church. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.