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Lucille Lambert Obituary
Lucille Hudsco Lambert, 78, a retired Catasauqua High School English teacher from Catasauqua, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2009 in Allentown. She was an 11-year survivor of pancreatic cancer. Lucille was a graduate of Arcadia (Beaver) University where she was the editor of the literary magazine and active in many campus activities. She did post graduate work at Pennsylvania State University, Rutgers University and Lehigh University that culminated in a masters degree. Lucille served as an English teacher at Catasauqua High School for 31 years before retiring in 1993. There she established their literary magazine, the Drum, in 1976 and served as the publications faculty advisor, helping the magazine earn numerous state and national awards until her retirement. She also served as the faculty advisor to the National Honor society at the high school and when she was the schools year book advisor, the book won national honors. She took great pride in her profession and has been remembered by many of her classes for that over the years. Most recently she was honored by the class of 1956 at their 50th class reunion. They established the Lucille Lambert award for graduating seniors. Outside of her professional life, she was a lifelong member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Catasauqua, where she served on church council and taught Sunday school and vacation bible school for many years. Lucille was a member of the Catasauqua Womens Club, the Civil War Roundtable of Eastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees. She was born to the late Andrew and Louise (Leidel) Hudsco and married Eli Lambert Jr. of Catasauqua in 1953. Survivors: She is survived by these children, Jane Lambert of Park City, Utah, David Lambert of Richboro, Lisa, wife of Albert Kirchner, of Annapolis, Md.; grandchildren, Gretchen Lambert, Eric Lambert and Matthew McArdle; sister, Margaret Weaver of Raleigh, N.C. Lucille was preceded in death by her daughter. Rebecca Lambert. Services: will be held noon Saturday March 21, 2009 in St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 417 Howertown Road, Catasauqua, 18032. Calling hours will be in the church Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until noon. The Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua, is in charge of arrangements. www.brubakerfuneralhome.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions made to St. Pauls Special Projects Fund, c/o the church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lucille Lambert
George Young
March 9, 2021
I will always remember how much she enjoyed having our Golden Retriever, Beau visit her.
Sallie (Sexton) McKenney
March 27, 2009
I had always loved to read and my time in Mrs. Lambert's 11th grade English class was complete joy. She was also one of my favorite teachers at CHS--she is sincerely missed. (Class of "74)
March 25, 2009
We welcomed Lucy as a new teacher and soon found that she was more than just a teacher, but an encourger, a friend, someone to respect, and also to be able to enjoy a good laugh with us. Our prayers are with Eli and all her family.
Toni Zuper
March 23, 2009
Mrs. Lambert was an amazing force in my high school experience of English. Conservative in traditional values, innovative in creative approaches to independent study, she was always interesting. Her animated passion for teaching vocabulary instilled and fortified my love for words. Her desire to broaden student horizons involved frequent trips to urban museums, theaters, and cultural institutions. She actively balanced structure with unconventional methods of creative development. Due to her capacity for fostering cerebral adventure, fear of failure was healed. Writing was never a black/white, right/wrong experience. It was and remains to be an exploration of Self through tools of grammar, syntax, and imagination. Lucille Lambert will always thrive in the process of creative expression, whether written or read by those she taught. I remember her with tremendous love and gratitude.
Nancy (Kuzenski) Purdy
March 22, 2009
Dear Eli,
Lucille was an inspiring teacher who had much influence on many of her students. Herb and I extend our sincere sympathy on your loss.
George Young
March 21, 2009
Carol and I offer our deepest sympathy on the loss of Mrs. Lambert who brought so much joy to our class. She taught us to strive for more in learning.
Marge (Weidner) McLaughlin
March 21, 2009
Lucille Lambert will always be remembered for her inspiration and encouragement. She definitely was a credit to the teaching profession.
Karen & Art Newman
March 20, 2009
We never met Lucille Lambert, but consider ourselves close friends of her daughter Lisa and her husband, Al Kirchner.
Judging by the admirable qualities and character of her daughter, she must have a wonderful mother besides such a talented, well remembered teacher. We send our prayers and condolences to the entire Lambert family.
George Lobman
March 20, 2009
I have only recently been advised of Dave's Mom passing. I wish to extend my deepest sorrow to Dave and his family. I did not know Mrs. Lambert but she was obviously a very good teacher and a wonderful mother to have developed a well respected son both professionally and socially.
My best wishes in the most difficult of times.
Janice and Frank Snyder
March 19, 2009
I just learned that Lucille Lambert passed away as we are on vacation. She was one of my favorite teachers at CHS and the news is so sad to me. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Eli and the family. "You have loved Lucille/mother all your life. Do not abandon her until you have conducted her, by your prayers, into The House of The Lord." St. Ambrose Love Nin and Jive
Dorita (Nogueira) Batman
March 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Lambert family. I had Lucille as my creative writing teacher. I found my copies of the Drum when we moved and thought about her class. She was a gifted teacher and she really cared about her students. She will be missed.
william wehr
March 17, 2009
She taught us to write our thoughts down on paper and more. It is the more we will all miss.
My heart goes out to Eli and her family. She tutored me so I could go on to college. She edited my doctoral dissertation. When I needed a job. Her father hired me for the summer. Thank God for Lucille. She is in His hands. She left her mark on us all.
Patti Sechler/Hoffman
March 17, 2009
To The Lambert Family,
I am sorry to hear that Mrs. Lambert has passed. She was my creative writing teacher, I remember having trouble with poetry and she said I should just keep trying, and it eventually worked out, she was one of my favorite teachers in high school. Blessings to you all.
Jennifer (Muller) Bleach
March 17, 2009
To the Lambert family,
My deepest sympathies. Mrs. Lambert was vibrant, intellectual, and kind-hearted. Little did her students know the impact she would have on them. I am certainly one of those students. Mrs. Lambert asked me to be her student secretary, a position I enjoyed. In fact, I still have the cute coffee mug she gave me as a thank-you gift.
Elisabeth Bollinger
March 17, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I will always remember Mrs. Lambert from 11th grade English class. She was the best.
Liz Bollinger '71'
Todd Krevanchi
March 17, 2009
Eli and Family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences and sympathy on the passing of Lucille.
As students we tend not to appreciate our teachers for what they do, and its not until we truly become adults that we understand and appreciate the tools they've provided us, and the impact they've had on our lives.
"Mrs. Lambert" was most certainly a gift to the Catasauqua Area School District and to every student who was priveleged enough to call her their teacher.
Sincerely,
Tracey Balliet
March 16, 2009
To the Lambert family,
I was not the best student in high school, but that was not going to stop Lucy Lambert from encouraging me to write poetry for The Drum or to appreciate good literature. She taught 3 generations of my family. They don't make teachers like her any more. She will be missed.
Gail Bowen Gist
March 16, 2009
Mrs. Lambert will be fondly remembered. A dedicated teacher and all-around nice lady.
Amanda Snyder
March 16, 2009
To the Lambert family,
I will always remember Mrs. Lambert. She was a great teacher and a all around wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Evelyn, Monet and Dylan Welsko
March 16, 2009
Dear Jane,
Our thoughts are with you. Loosing two family members so close together is a sadness I cannot imagine. I will always remember your mother, her grace and professionalism. Condolences to you, Lisa, David and your dad.
Helene Bowman
March 16, 2009
Dave-
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Sounds like she was a great person, and for that you can be proud. You and your entire family are in my thoughts right now. Take care, Dave
Bernadine (Diehl) De Campli
March 16, 2009
Dear Eli and family,
As childhood friends, Lucille and I got together in 1995 and reminisced about our years as playmates and students on Second Street in Catasauqua. We laughingly remembered the birthday parties and the street games we enjoyed together. We were competitors in high school and both of us became teachers. Lucille was a born teacher. She was so sincere as she helped not only her students but many people in the multi-faceted interests she explored. She contributed tol the cup of life for many people. I will always remember Lucille with fondness and admiration for being part of my life.
Janet and Fred DeLong
March 16, 2009
Dear Eli and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Lucille, Uncle Al called us Saturday. She was a very dear cousin, especially when she was so concerned about my health. So glad we could get together a few years ago with "the cousins". We won't be able to attend the funeral, but know our thoughts will be with you.
Ralph DeWalt, Captain, USN (Ret.)
March 16, 2009
Lucy Lambert was one of the most influential teachers and dearest friends that I have ever known. She helped steer many of us in the right direction and gave us the start we needed to go on and do bigger and better things with our lives. I am deeply indebted to her and will never forget those informative days in her classroom. God rest ye.
Sandra Lerch
March 15, 2009
Sorry for your loss. Mrs. Lambert was a great teacher. She was not only a teacher but a friend as well. She cared about her students. I remember a time I called her from College to ask her a literary question and she was thrilled that I would call her.
We need more teachers like her.
Jay Reid
March 15, 2009
I am sorry to hear of Mrs. Lambert's passing. She will always be remembered for her dedication to teaching perfection. She will be sadly missed
Glen Longenhagen
March 15, 2009
To the Lambert Family.
My condolences for the loss of Mrs. Lambert. She taught me and most of my other family members and I enjoyed her class very much. I'm thankful that I was able to tell her that a few months ago. I'm sure she and Becky are together right now.
God Bless
Tom Sceurman
March 15, 2009
We loose many who pass through our lives, but a teacher will always have a special place in our hearts. She will be missed, God bless.
Thomas Bohner
March 15, 2009
Dear Eli and Family,
I had the honor of having Lucielle as my English teacher at Catasauqua High School, I considered her to be one of the finest educators that I had the privilege of knowing. She did her best to prepare us for our lives as adults.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Char (Hassler) DeWalt
March 15, 2009
Lucy was the teacher who most inspired me during high school and later on became a close friend. She cared deeply about all of us and we will truly miss her. God speed, Lucy,
Char DeWalt
Judy (Dinan) Evans
March 15, 2009
Dear Mr. Lambert, Jane, David, and Lisa,
Please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of your wife/mother. I was blessed to have known her in so many capacities: teacher, colleague, and friend. I had a great deal of respect for her and will miss her.
Serges Salivonchik
March 15, 2009
Dear Eli & Family,
On behalf of the class of 56,we like to express our deepest sympathy of the passing of Lucille.She was an Icon in the community.Her enthusiasm fior teachin developed us into mature adults.We were her first 4 year class.
"MAY HER MEMORY BE ETERNAL'
Serges Salivonchik
President of Class of 56
Wayne Hicks
March 15, 2009
Mrs. Lambert was one of the finest educators I ever encountered. She had that rare ability to make people want to learn. She was special to the Catasauqua High School class of 1956.
My condolence to her family.
Sally (Grimm) Hedgecock
March 15, 2009
Please know you are all in my prayers. She was a great teacher, I was in her class of '56.
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