South Berwick, Maine
1931 - 2006
South Berwick-Charlotte Duff (Weber) Lamson, 74, of Fifes Lane passed away after a courageous battle with cancer and other complications. She was born in Swedesboro, NJ on October 9, 1931 the daughter of William Lewis and Dorothy M (Murdock) Weber.
Charlotte was a 1952 graduate of Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA. Following her college graduation she worked for the US Steel Corporation-Fairless Works during their startup operation in Trenton, NJ. Here she met her husband Bradley Eldridge Lamson whom she spent 53 wonderful years with.
After a move to New Hampshire while her husband attended UNH she was employed as the Secretary to the Vice President of UNH.
She worked for 22 years as the Bookkeeper for S.A.D. 35 in Eliot and South Berwick until her retirement in 1994. While working for the School Department she made many dear friendships, which continued up until the time of her death.
Charlotte and Bradley were both residents of South Berwick for the past 39 years. She was a member of the First Parish Federated Church of South Berwick as well as a member of the Old Berwick Historical Society.
A true and gracious lady through and through. A lady that always put the welfare of others before hers even in her final hours. She will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched.
She is survived by her wonderful family which includes her husband Bradley E. Lamson; her two sons; Douglas B. Lamson and his wife Raeleen of Dover, NH and Kent W. Lamson of Eliot, ME and his significant other Ann Marie; one daughter Anne D. Braine and her husband Clinton of Pittsford, NY; her friend and sister-in-law Jean (Lamson) Davis; seven grandchildren; Mandy, Tyler and Colby Lamson and Jillian, Samuel, Hunter and Chelsea Braine which have all been a blessing to her.
She was predeceased by her parents and her beloved only brother Alan Weber.
Calling hours will be Friday 4-7pm at the McIntire-McCooey Funeral Home 301 Main St South Berwick, ME. A service will be held at the First Parish Federated Church of South Berwick, Main St. South Berwick on Saturday at 3pm with Rev. Merle Steva officiating.
Memorial Donations can be made to Dana Farber Multiple Myeloma Research 11 Binney Street Boston, MA 02115.
Please go to www.mcintiremccooey.com for more information or to sign the on-line guest book.
October 9, 2009
Mom, I just wanted to say Happy Birthday. We all miss you and dad very much.I think about you all the time and sometimes feel that you are both here. i miss going to your house for dinner.
AnneMarie and the girls have been my saving grace.
I love you and dad so very much.
LOVE, KENT
October 09, 2009
Mom,
Simply - I love you and miss you.
Love always, Anne
Anne Lamson Braine
February 07, 2009 | Pittsford, NY
Happy Mother's Day, Mom. I miss you and never stop thinking of you. I trudge through most days but this one has been a tremendous struggle: Mother's Day, the anniversary of your funeral, Jillian's 18th birthday. Celebration with great sadness beneath. I know everyone that lives, experiences loss - and we all hate it. Trying to find a way to live with it.
I love you, Mom.
Always... Always,
Anne
Anne Lamson Braine
May 13, 2007 | Pittsford, NY
Mom I can't believe that a year has gone by. I miss you and dad very much. There are so many things that I want to tell you both. I so miss talking to you and dad. We had so many great times and I couldn't have gotten better parents if i had asked God myself.
I am so proud to be a part of this family, We are all so special. I have such an emptiness in my heart that will never be filled. I want you to know how much I love you both and wish that you were still here. I try to push on because...
Kent Lamson
May 11, 2007 | Eliot, ME
Charlotte, or as I grew up to know you, Mimi,
Today may you rest in eternal peace now that your loving husband Brad has joined you. It has been so painful watching Anne have to say goodbye to you both. I know you were the most important person in her life and she was lucky to have such a wonderful relationship with her parents. I think back to your visits back in Orange, sitting on the couch, chatting and drinking tea. You invited me to Maine that summer and welcomed me into your home. I...
Alaina Stahl
February 05, 2007 | Arlington, VA
Mom,
It looks like Dad will be joining you soon. I know it has not been a quality life he has been living this last 9 months since you have been gone but something has kept him here. I have not questioned it and felt he was here for us. It has helped ME so much knowing he was in the world as I struggled to deal with the loss of you. The struggle is exhausting. Though I am highly functioning - I sometimes wonder how I get through. Denial is a wonderful thing! But reality creeps in...
Anne Lamson Braine
February 04, 2007 | Pittsford, NY
Auntie Charlotte,
It's Christmas Eve and it just seems so impossible that you are not here. I think of you so much and of Uncle Brad and Doug, Anne and Kent.
There are never the right words or enough words to express the sadness of your passing. I so miss that you are gone. It still doesn't feel right and I don't suppose it ever will. You are missed each and every day. I cling to the notion that you are at least here in spirit and watching over your loved ones.
Merry...
Sharon Gorman
December 24, 2006 | Fremont, NH
Aunt Charlotte,
The holidays are here, and my Christmas cards are undone this year, as I had always looked forward to sending your card. You were always interested in our lives, and actively listened to us.
I talk to Anne and email her more often, you would be glad we stayed in touch. I have never met someone who treasured family so much as you. The other day, Anne gave me this idea to post my expressions here. I miss you lots and lots, and sometimes think you are still here,...
Kimberly Miller
December 06, 2006 | Woodstown, NJ
Six months have passed. Your family miss you deeply.I see and hear their pain and would love to make it better somehow.Yet no-one can replace you and the close loving family relationships you have shared. You are deeply missed and dearly loved.
Marilee Colpitts
November 17, 2006 | Peru, ME
