Obituary of Bill Lamb

William (Bill) Gordon Lamb passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the Chatham-Kent Hospice surrounded by his loving family at the age of 87. 

Born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, he was the son of the late Ernest & Dora (nee Cornell) Lamb. 

Bill will forever be missed by his wife of over 65 years, Anna Louise (nee Bartle), his son Gordon Lamb (Sheila) & his daughter, JoAnne Louise Snow.

Proud grandfather of Mathew Lamb (Matthew), Lindsay Lamb, Byron Snow & Kourtney Snow. 

Predeceased by his sister, Evelyn Patterson. Survived by brother-in-law Wesley Patterson. 

Bill will be deeply missed by his many students he has touched over the years and his camping friends. 

A Graduate of the University of Windsor and a licensed Carpenter by trade, Bill enjoyed sharing his skills as a Building Construction Teacher for many years with Chatham-Kent Secondary School. He was an avid camper, a member of the National Campers and Hikers Association and a Charter Member of the Optimist Club of Dover. Bill & Anna enjoyed extensive travel throughout the world -  there was no place unexplored. The family will forever be grateful for the many good times at the home that Dad built in Mitchell's Bay. 

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of the VON, staff & friends of the St. Angela's Meadow and the Chatham-Kent Hospice for their tremendous care and support. 

Family to receive friends on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street from 2:00 - 4:00 pm & 7:00 - 9:00 pm. 

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 81 Selkirk Street, Chatham. Burial to follow in Owen Cemetery, Dover Centre. 

In memory of Bill, donations may be made to the Victoria Order of Nurses or to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. 

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. 

McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street,
Chatham
519 351 2040