Peacefully at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen NB on July 9, 2010,
Mr. Chester Carvell Lambert, husband of Mrs. Dianne (Cooke) Lambert of Back
Bay NB. Born at St. Stephen NB on July 2, 1952, he was a son of the late
Carvell and Marjorie Lambert. A loving husband, father, grandfather and
brother, in addition to his wife Dianne, he is survived by two daughters;
Kristi Cooke (William) of L’Etete NB and Jennifer Cooke of Back Bay, two
grandchilren; Tanner and Rachael, one sister, Marilyn Wilson of Deer Island
NB and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Prior to his illness, Chester was the former owner/operator of Seaview Bus
Lines, a job he enjoyed very much and worked many years as a local school
bus driver. He also worked for Connors Bros Ltd., Blacks Harbour NB, at the
Fish Meal Plant and was a Mate on the Irving Tug Lines. Chester loved the
water and when his health allowed, enjoyed boating and camping at Deer
Island. He was a former member of the Fundy Bay Fire Department and served
as an Officer in the Fundy Firefighters Association. He was also a member of
the Seaview Full Gospel Church, Back Bay, and a member of the PC Party. He
was an avid conversationist who loved talking, especially Politics. A well
cherished member of the community, he will be missed not only by his family,
but by countless friends and the many school children who loved him dearly.
Resting at the Seaview Full Gospel Church from where the service will be
held on Monday at 2 pm with Rev. Gordon Cooke officiating, followed by the
interment at the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the church will take
place on Saturday from 7-9 pm and on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of
flowers, donations in Chester’s memory to a charity of the donor’s choice
would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the St.
George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George
NB