Miriam-Lampen-Obituary

Miriam Walsh Lampen

Highland Park, New Jersey

1924 - 2021 (Age 97)

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Miriam Walsh LampenPassed away Friday, February 19, 2021, at the age of 97, with her loving companion Dr. Jackson Toby, Professor of Sociology Emeritus at Rutgers University, by her side. Miriam was a kind, affectionate and caring mother of three sons, the late David Allan (Mary Ellen Flaherty),...

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I have wonderful memories being a post-doc at Joe Lampen's lab and visiting his home where I received Miriam's gracious hospitality. May god bless her soul.

Dick & Peter,
I entered Joe and Miriam's life as a graduate student at the Institute, uncertain about my abilities and unsure of my environment among all the faculty, visiting scientists and the other students. Your dad was encouraging and helpful, and I came to love him as a father. Your mom was ever so gracious and welcoming, making me feel at home and bringing me and Joe's other students into their life and circle. Both of your parents were formative in my life and I am better for...

Dick, Peter, and families,

I first met your Mom at something RPS parents did in 1965. She was a force to be reckoned with then and at every time subsequently that I was with her. She subtly set the tone and raised the bar - for how parents navigated , how children should learn and grow and how as adults we acted caring and responsibly. Many years and many stories have made an indelible impression. She will be sorely missed but much remembered as we reflect upon her example that...

To Dick and Peter.....I was so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Over the past thirty years, it was enjoyable getting to know her better through our mutual membership in The Study Club of New Brunswick. She will be greatly missed.
With deepest sympathy,
Vickie (Daniel) Kozo

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Please except my condolences for your loss.

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

Miriam was a founding member of the Manor Readers Book Club, started in Highland Park in the 1950's which I joined in the sixties. She and I so enjoyed the exchange of opinions and ideas each month. Our club continues to meet virtually, and we will miss her very much.

Greenwich High School 1941