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 grandchildren, 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 (www.stgeorgefh.ca)