LAMBERT, Carol R., 82, Houlton, Nov. 8, 2016. Services will be held at noon on Thursday, Nov. 17 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton.
HOULTON — Carol (Russell) Lambert, 82, died November 8, 2016, in Mars Hill with her family at her side. She was born August 14, 1934 in Calais, the daughter of George and Ressie (Wetmore) Russell.
She graduated from Houlton High School Class of 1952 and also attended Ricker College. Carol enjoyed square dancing, animals, visiting at Tim Hortons and Pizza Hut, and knitting, but her favorite joy was caring for her family.
Carol is survived by three sons, Christopher Lambert and Debbie Melvin of Monticello, James and Barbara Lambert and Stuart and Barbara Lambert all of Presque Isle; five grandchildren, Kaitlin, Alexandra, Jacqueline, Parker and Sophia; four siblings, George Russell Jr. of Houlton, Frances and Robert Way of Florida, Susan Couch of Connecticut and Paul and Pat Russell of Wisconsin; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Clair in 2002; one brother, John Russell and a sister, Nancy Hutchinson.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Bowers Funeral Home, 10 Water St., Houlton where funeral services will be held 12 noon on Thursday with Father David Raymond officiating. Interment will follow at the Hodgdon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Houlton Humane Society, PO Box 548, Houlton, ME 04730. For an online book and to leave condolences please visit www.bowersfuneral.com.
