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Rita Lamb Obituary

Rita A. Lamb, 87
     SACO -- Rita A. Lamb, 87, a resident of Seaside Ave., passed away peacefully Sunday evening on July 30, 2006, at her residence.
     She was born on April 6, 1919 ,in Biddeford, a daughter of Liniere and Augustine Dubuc Doyon. Rita graduated from Biddeford High School.
     In 1984, Mrs. Lamb moved to Saco. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her husband and family at her beach house. Most of all, she loved to be with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
     She was an avid Boston Celtics basketball fan.
     Mrs. Lamb was a parishioner of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco.
     She was predeceased by her husband Leon Jack Lamb Jr. on March 24, 1984. She was also predeceased by two brothers: Lucien; and Fr. Gerard; and three sisters: Juliette; Yvonne; and Laurette
     She is survived by three sons: Norman Lamb and his wife Dorothy of Biddeford; Paul Lamb and his wife Susan of Scarborough; Greg Lamb and his wife Marina of Biddeford; two daughters: Constance Lamb Brescia and her husband James of Reading, Mass.; Evelyn Whelan and her husband Steve of Saco; three grandchildren: Patricia; Michele; Noah; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
     A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday from Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco. Burial will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco.
     Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to
     consider donations to:
     Hospice of Southern Maine
    901 Washington Ave. Ste. 104 Portland, Maine 04103-9864
     or to:
     Notre Dame School
    Care of Notre Dame
    de Lourdes Church
    16 Cutts Ave.
    Saco, Maine 04072
    Rita A. Lamb

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Aug. 1, 2006.

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David and Theresa Gendron

August 7, 2006

We will miss Rita but feel better knowing that she's having a blast now with all the friends and family that passed before her. We will miss her big smiles.

Our condolences to the Lamb family,

Love D and T

Pat Dietzel

August 4, 2006

Evelyn - I was sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Dick & Lucy Gendron

August 3, 2006

Our love and prayers are with all the Lamb family. Sorry we couldn't be there to celebrate her life with you.

Condolences

Bruce Jones

August 1, 2006

Evelyn, Sue and I are sorry for the loss of your Mom.

Rick Mckenney

August 1, 2006

Evelyn, Leslie and I send our thoughts and prayers. Remember, your moms memories will last forever

Pete Chaput

August 1, 2006

Sorry to hear about your mom.

Darcy Soucy

August 1, 2006

Evelyn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Darcy

Nancy Rubino

August 1, 2006

Evelyn,

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nancy Rubino

COP NH

Diana Allen

August 1, 2006

Evelyn, I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I saw her picture in today's paper - she was just as cute as can be! If there is ever anything I can do to help, or if you just need to talk, I am here. God Bless you and your family.

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