Andrew Raebeck "Andy" Lamb

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Andrew Lamb Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Andrew Raebeck "Andy" Lamb
Start: 2023-07-29T14:00:00.000Z
Location: Christ Church Cranbrook

Andrew "Andy" Raebeck Lamb, 39, was a father to Eleanor Lamb, a son of Richard Lamb, and a brother to Kathryn Lamb (Laura Quirk). Uncle to Isabella, Liam, Sophia, and Trevor. Nephew, cousin, and friend to so many. Upon his death, he is reunited with his mother, Betsy Lamb.

Andy grew up on the beautiful grounds of a private school in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. From an early age, he was surrounded by an environment which encouraged him to focus on self-improvement and helped to foster in him a deep appreciation for the natural world. Andy participated in many extra-curricular activities, including becoming an Eagle Scout. He took these lessons to heart and maintained insatiable curiosity for the rest of his life. Andrew received a bachelor's from the Rochester Institute of Technology (2006) and went on to work for some of the most successful tech companies in the United States. Later he studied business and received his MBA from the University of Connecticut (2019). Andrew also completed his yoga teacher training, which he was particularly proud of.

In his younger years, he played the cello. Along the way he picked up guitar and drums. He enjoyed pottery and poetry. In fact, he was always finding new creative outlets and ways to express himself as part of his explorations of all life had to offer. He really enjoyed camping and hiking, or any activity in nature. His daughter's favorite memories of him are his singing and his hugs.

Andy was good at making you laugh. He was a sounding board for many, providing his friends and even strangers he barely knew, the space to be heard. He will be remembered most for the love and laughter he shared with us.

A memorial service will be held at 10AM on Saturday, July 29th 2023 at Christ Church Cranbrook (470 Church Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304). The service will be immediately followed by a reception at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to his daughter's college fund. You can email Eleanor's mom laura.ca [email protected] to receive an invitation to contribute via electronic bank transfer or contribute via check following the instructions here: https://www.brightstart.com/give-a-gift/

Eleanor Gloria Lamb, Account #853048258

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jun. 11, 2023.

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Brian Makowski

July 20, 2023

I had the good fortune of meeting Andrew in the late autumn of 2022; actually, my wife had met Andrew first, alongside with his beloved daughter, Eleanor, while she and our daughter were running errands, and stopped for lunch.
Luckily, our daughters shared the same 1st grade teacher, and because my wife enjoyed his company, and our daughters became friendly, I soon found myself arranging almost weekly visits for the girls to have "play dates."
While our respective daughters played, I quickly got to enjoy Andrew´s company: I found Andrew a very devoted father, and a most gracious host-he made us feel very welcome in his home, and he was terrific company when visiting us at our home. I rapidly grew to look forward to seeing them as winter came; in fact, being in Andrew´s home when he was setting up and straightening up his Christmas tree was a particularly nice highlight that added to my enjoyment of the season.
Andrew seemed a very inquisitive and open-minded man who was always pursuing opportunities to learn about things ranging from sweat lodges and indigenous dance, to seeking out whatever theatrical performances he could to experience with Eleanor. He was openly friendly and amiable in the pick-up line at school, speaking with and exchanging pleasantries with familiar and new faces equally-I never heard Andrew utter a single unkind word about anyone.
In our talks (while our girls played dress-up and laughed), he seemed focused squarely on how he could maximize with Eleanor, and provide her with the best life that he could; I respected his affection, devotion, and patience he displayed in caring for Eleanor-everything seemed a teaching opportunity for Andrew to raise his daughter to be the beautiful little soul she is.
I truly cannot believe that he is gone. All sorts of expressions can be inserted (quite rightly) about how fleeting life really is. And it is especially so in a case like this where a young man like Andrew, so vital and caring, is all of a sudden gone. Though I knew Andrew a mere seven months´ time or so, I can truly say that I am better off for having met him. I join with all of you in Connecticut, New York, and Michigan who knew and loved Andrew best in wishing him an eternal, peaceful rest. You remain in our thoughts fondly, Andrew!