Obituary of Margaret M. Lamb

Margaret Macken Lamb, 91, of Phoenix, NY died peacefully Wednesday evening, April 6, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, Margaret lived most of her adult life in Baldwin, NY before moving to Phoenix in 1989 with her husband, the late Richard A. Lamb. Margaret was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed baking, sewing, fashion and, most importantly, spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchild. In her early retirement years she enjoyed playing golf and spending winters in Florida with her husband. She was happiest surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild to whom she was extremely devoted. Her kindness, generosity, and loving nature will forever remain in our hearts. Margaret was pre-deceased by her husband Richard and son, Richard Lamb, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Eileen (Alan) Corlett of Baldwinsville and Peggy Lamb of Austin, TX; two grandchildren, Catherine (Gregory) Nearpass of Rochester and Kevin Corlett of Baldwinsville; one great-grandchild, Owen Nearpass, and one on the way. Calling hours are 2 to 5 pm Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville. Additional calling hours are 4 to 8 pm Monday, April 11, 2011 at Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre, NY. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre, NY. Margaret will be laid to rest in Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of Onondaga County, 1654 W. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13204.