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William Ellsworth "Bill" Lamb

FUNERAL HOME

William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes

628 North Broadway

Saratoga Springs, New York

William Lamb Obituary

Name: Graveside service for William Ellsworth "Bill" Lamb
Start: 2023-09-08T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Greenfield Cemetery

William "Bill" Ellsworth Lamb

Aug. 12, 1936 - Sept. 6, 2023

GREENFIELD - William "Bill" Ellsworth Lamb, 87 of Greenfield, NY passed away on September 6, 2023 at home.

Bill was born on August 12, 1936 in Gouverneur, NY.

Bill was predeceased by his parents, Jerome Lamb and Marion (Morgan) Lamb Dodds, his younger brother, Ronald and his infant son, Randy.

He was raised on a family cow farm in Gouverneur, NY where he first discovered his great love of animals. As a young man, Bill worked for a local vet who introduced him to harness horses. He later moved to Saratoga where he started his own stables and served as a BOCES teacher in the horse care program. Many students learned to love horses and care for animals under his patient tutelage.

Bill had many passions including hunting, fishing, and scratch-off lottery tickets. He loved watching football games and baseball games. He enjoyed weekly poker games with his many friends. He was an encyclopedia of knowledge and was a skilled gardener. He made the best pies.

He cared very much for his family and was always willing to help or offer wise advice.

He is survived by his wife, Mary (Battiste) Lamb, his two children, Kenneth Lamb and Kim (Paul) Zabielski. His grandchildren, Elizabeth (Lance) Miller and Tara (Chris Stewart) Fox; his great grandchildren, Lucas, Emmett and Hadley Miller.

He will be greatly missed. As he would lovingly tell his grandchildren, have patience... until we meet again.

Relatives and friends were invited to a graveside service on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM in Greenfield Cemetery, 78 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory can be made to either the Standardbred Retirement Foundation in Cream Ridge, NY or New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, Gansevoort, NY.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Post-Star on Sep. 9, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for William Lamb

12 Entries

Jessica Siedlecki/Dejnozka

October 10, 2023

Mr. Lamb was my Horse Care teacher at BOCES in 1996. Our love of horses was shared and I learned much in his class. I have fond memories of him and my classmates. It was a great experience. Condolences to the family.

Christina Dell

October 6, 2023

Mary, I´m so sorry to hear of Bill´s passing. He was such a wonderful person and such a trusted & valuable source of friendship to my step-father, CJ. The years we spent living next door to you and Bill, and the years that CJ and Bill and "the boys" spent outdoors together are certainly some of the most memorable and happy moments. I imagine that Bill and CJ are sharing a hug and looking down at each of us and thinking the same thing...just so many great moments that made life on earth so amazing. My love to you and your family, and with Bill always. -Christina

Tom Bloxsom

October 5, 2023

Mary,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Bill. I recall the first time I met him in 1992 with CJ Hebert. We had many deer hunting adventures over the years, Bill, CJ, Cliffy, Jim and I. I called today and found it odd he didn't pick up. I'll miss him dearly. My heartfelt condolences and Godspeed Bill.

Tom Bloxsom

October 5, 2023

Mary, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm in shock, I always thought Bill would go on forever. I still remember the first time I met Bill with CJ Hebert. I enjoyed his company and we always invited him to hunt with us after CJ's passing. I still use to this day a couple expressions I first heard from him so long ago. We had so many laughs, hunts, good times together, Bill, CJ, Jim and I. I called today to talk to him about hunting this fall and found it odd he didn't pick it up. Godspeed, Bill.

Joanne Fallon

September 10, 2023

Mary Nice obit. He touched many peoples lives. We will get together when your up to it. Handsome man Mary.

Tim Bain

September 8, 2023

My Prayers Are With You All

Sally Pechtel

September 7, 2023

I learned so much from Bill through The Care & Training of Standardbred Horses at the track, so much in fact I stayed there for years working full time for many horsemen & women! He said "every horse deserves your patience so be firm but be kind....kinda works for people too if ya know what I mean" then he would chuckle that infamous chuckle of his! Oh the stories he could tell. My heart goes out to Mary and the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace old friend

Bert Muller

September 7, 2023

Mary and family__I m sorry to you in the loss of your husband and to the rest of his family__your loved one. I use to call him shadow(he being quiet) and Mary(she being bubbly)__sparkles. Mr Boces sure taught alot of groups about the horses. I ll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers at such a sad time. Bert Muller

Gene Cirillo

September 7, 2023

I owned & raced horses at Saratoga from the mid 70's to late 80's. Bill was a trainer /driver who I saw in the paddock frequently and shared some pleasantries with. Bill was always even keeled win or lose, and a class act! He made racing a little more fun! RIP!!