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Offline Murray Wood

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Passing of Oscar Lambert
« on: December 20, 2010, 01:56:14 PM »
LAMBERT, Carson Oscar - Passed away in the early hours of December 19, 2010 after a dignified battle with cancer in his 77th year. He was the dedicated husband of the late Donna Elaine (nee Norris). He was the beloved father and father-in-law of David and Deborah (nee Mahoney), Karen and John Salvucci; and the loving grandfather of Emma and Duncan Lambert and Owen and Sara Salvucci; he is survived by his sister Reta. Oscar joined The Royal Canadian Regiment in 1952 and during the 35 years that followed he served in Indo- China, Cyprus and twice in Germany. Upon retirement Oscar served another 10 years with the cadet forces and served in turn as President and Chairman of The Royal Canadian Regiment Association. He was the cherished member of two families. Cremation has taken place. Visitation Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 pm. and 7:15- 9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London with a celebration of Oscar's life on Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. A private Regiment Association Service on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Oscar are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society or The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum. Online condolences available at www.westviewfuneralchapel.com
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Offline Neil Reece

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Re: Passing of Oscar Lambert
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2010, 02:40:55 PM »
Condolences to family and friends, Oscar was well liked and respected by all. It was a pleasure to have known him.
Pro Patria.

Neil,
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Offline Mike Blais

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Re: Passing of Oscar Lambert
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2010, 09:13:04 AM »
My condolences to Oscars family and friends. He served his regiment well, he will not be forgotten.

Pro Patria

Mike
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Offline Fred Doucette

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Re: Passing of Oscar Lambert
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2011, 10:09:07 PM »
On behalf of myself and the York Sunbury Branch of the RCR Association I wish to offer our sincere condolences to the Lambert family. Oscar was a true Royal and he will not be forgotten, Rest in Peace Pro Patria
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Offline bjmaclean

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Re: Passing of Oscar Lambert
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2011, 04:31:57 PM »
Oscar Lambert was my first Pl Cd in 1RCR it was in 6 Pl B Coy 1972
He was a good leader and was always interested in meeting the needs of the troops.
He will be dearly missed by all that served with him.
He always had my respect.
Condolences to his family and friends
Pro patria Sir

BJM
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