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Myrtle Lamb Obituary
Born in Henderson, N.C., she was the daughter of the late William and Fannie (Viola) Sykes.
In addition to her husband, she leaves a sister, Gladys Schmidt of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; sister-in-law, Fran Sykes of North Carolina; numerous nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was predeceased by her son, Richard E. Lamb.
Myrtle enjoyed crocheting, especially the beautiful afghans she would make.
Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Ledyard Congregational Church, 722 Colonel Ledyard Highway. Burial will follow at Lambtown Cemetery in Ledyard.
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Virginia Baxter
August 13, 2013
Walt, Thinking of you and all the years of fun and the good times the four of us had together.
My condolences to you .
Ginny Baxter and son Chuck
Deb Betz
August 7, 2013
I am so sad for you Walt.
Theresa Squindo
August 6, 2013
Uncle Walt,
I will be there tomorrow to remember and respect one of God's special angels. She is in heaven with mom and aunt Lib, celebrating their lives!
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