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Elizabeth Lamb Obituary
Born on May 7, 1925, in Mystic, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Eleanor McNeill. Her loving husband, John Alden Rathbun Lamb, predeceased Elizabeth in 1993. Together they operated a portrait photography studio on Water St. in Mystic, from 1948 to 1958. Elizabeth perfected the technique of colorizing Alden's black and white photographs.
While raising five children, Alden and Betty enjoyed hunting for treasures at yard sales and local antique shops. Elizabeth enjoyed the arts throughout her life, specializing in pastel portraits and oil landscapes. She was a resident artist at the Lyme Art Association and volunteered her services to LAA as a receptionist. For many years, Elizabeth and her warm smile greeted visitors at the gallery. She never missed a chance to share her love of art with anyone that would engage her. She could often be found at the beach at McCook's Point in Niantic enjoying the view with her coffee and newspaper. Elizabeth was a faithful Christian, praying until she went to be with our Lord.
Elizabeth is survived by four sons, Robert B. Lamb and wife, Maureen (Gillen), of Honolulu, Hawii, John A. R. Lamb and his wife, Michelle, of Smithfield, Va., Charles L. Lamb and his wife, Christine (Kelly), of Mystic and Stuart A. Lamb and his wife, Lisa (Funari), of Stonington; a daughter, Eleanor L. Getchell of Waterford; and Eleanor's companion, Stephen Cardoza; sisters, Frances Gillen of Groton, Marguerite Sheflott of Ft. Pierce, Fla., Claire Russell of Charlotte, N.C.; brothers, Charles McNeill of Westerly, Robert McNeill of Ft. Pierce, Fla. and Vermont; and 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., historic downtown Mystic. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Gifts in memory of Elizabeth can be made to CT Animal House, (Attn: Eleanor Lamb, treasurer) P.O. Box 343 Waterford, CT 06385, or on the web at www.ctanimalhouse.org.
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TERESE (Joakim)Dooley
March 17, 2019
Dear BETTY, as we knew her, was a sweet and generous soul. She was my Mothers "best friend" for many years.
My Mother (also) passed on May 2nd ,2016, and I'm hoping that those girls are reunited and enjoying each others company and all the "tag sales" there are in Heaven+....With Love, Teresa( Joakim )Dooley
Mark Lavoie
March 26, 2013
The best mom in the world.
Ellen Mercier
March 26, 2013
Eleanor,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. What a wonderful, funny, sweet, precious woman. So happy she was a part of my life for a while. Miss you and think of you often.
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Helen Kohl Gray
March 25, 2013
She was a cherished friend. How rich we are to have known her.
March 25, 2013
Eleanor & Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom/mom-in-law. I think of you both often and especially now.
Merry (Mattern) Sylvia
Diane Johns-wood
March 25, 2013
To the entire lamb family my sincere condolences at this sad time your mom was a sweet lady and was loved by many she is now at peace and with your dad I have you all in my thoughts and prayers
March 24, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Merja Lehtinen
March 24, 2013
Elizabeth will always be remembered for her positive outlook and optimism she brought us from the first rainy day she walked into the Lyme Art Association and made it shine inside.
betty turner
March 24, 2013
Stu,Lisa
I am sorry about your loss my thoughts and prayer are with you
Womens Care
March 24, 2013
Laura Lee Stapleton,PA-C, the providers and staff of Women's Care Groton send our deepest sympathies and prayers to you. Please know she will be remembered by everyone on the staff that were in contact with her.
Shirleymae Densmore
March 24, 2013
To Stuart and family, I am truly sorry for you loss! thank you for sharing who your mom was with all of us. I never met her but I feel like I knew her from the beautiful obituary that was written,, My deepest sympathy to you and yours.. Always: Shirleymae
Thomas Johnston
March 23, 2013
Elizabeth was a bright shining light, an ebullient fountain of happiness and a comforting inspiration of how to treat others. She will always remain dear in the memories of her family, and all others lucky enough to have known her.
Teresa Joakim- Richards
March 23, 2013
She has been a wonderful friend and a joyful spirit to know. Our sympathy to her children and family. She blessed us all. Marye Joakim and Teresa Joakim Richards
March 23, 2013
Dear Family,
What a lovely rememberance that you listed in The Day. Let's share the love amongst one another that she shared while she lived with us in this world. Let's follow her spirit by living here humbly under the ever loving Spirit of God who created each one of us. May we be forgiving of one another here so we might live eternally in God's Kingdom here after.
Mrs. Lamb became more than the Grandmother of my niece - Stephanie and my two nephews - John and Christopher. She and I are connected through our faith in the one and only Almighty God. Through the gift of Jesus I am confident I will see her loving smile and the love which beamed through her beautiful eyes again by the Grace and Mercy of God.
Thank you for the lovely photo you posted, I will enjoy it until she and I met again, in God's Kingdom of Eternal Light.
Love sincerely, Lisa Marie Jensen Silva
Ginger and Fred Bates
March 23, 2013
Eleanor and Family,
Sorry to read about your Moms Passing. She was a lovely lady. Our prayers are with you and family,
Ginger and Fred Bates
David Larson
March 23, 2013
I'll miss Elizabeth's friendly face and her knowledge and love of art when she was a guide at The Lyme Art Association Gallery. We had so many wonderful discussions.
Peter Guerra
March 23, 2013
A grand lady who will be missed by all.
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