Obituary of Carson Oscar Lambert

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 Wednesday 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 Wednesday 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