Ramona Frances Lamberti

RAMONA FRANCES LAMBERTI Passed away peacefully in her home on November 9, 2009, age 81. She was born in Capreol, Ontario, Canada on September 8, 1928, and spent her early years in Toronto where she attended St. Joseph's Convent. After completing her education, she worked as a model and later as a medical secretary at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Toronto. There she met Joseph Lamberti, a young medical student who later helped establish the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri where he served as Associate Professor for 32 years. They married on November 16, 1955 and enjoyed 46 years together before Joseph's death in 2002. Ramona's survivors include her six children: Dr. Karen (David) Mueller and Ninon (Brian) Wilson of Flagstaff, AZ, Dr. Steven (Maureen) Lamberti of Rochester, NY, Jill Lamberti and Carrie Lamberti of Columbia, and Mark (Kim) Lamberti of Fayetteville, Georgia. Her six grandchildren include: Codie Wilson, Lauren Mueller, Tara and Nina Lamberti, Jeremy Acton and Cheyenne Smith. She instilled the value of compassionate service to her children who continue her legacy through their work in medicine, education and social welfare. She was an active community member over the years. She particularly treasured her time as a Docent at the MU Art and Archaeology Museum and her longterm volunteer service at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. Ramona's vibrant warmth endeared her to everyone she met, and she leaves behind innumerable friends whose lives were enriched by her joyful spirit. A true believer in angels, she has now joined their ranks. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 27, 2009 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Columbia, Missouri, followed by funeral services at noon. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations honouring Ramona may be sent to: Wyatt Guest House at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, 317 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65201. Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhome andcemetery.com