Martha L Given Lambert

Westbrook – Martha Louise Lambert, 82, of North Yarmouth, formerly of Hampden, died on Sunday January 15, at Springbrook Nursing Care. She was born on December 20 1929 in Brunswick, a daughter of Emma (Stover) and Harold R. Given. She graduated from Brunswick High School and the University of Maine. She was a beloved 6th grade teacher at the Weatherbee School in Hampden for 25 years.

She enjoyed knitting, sewing, and wildflowers. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her life revolved around her family’s needs and interests, especially water and snow skiing. She enjoyed listening and watching the loons at the family camp on Craig Pond. She especially enjoyed the Thanksgiving holidays spent with large family gatherings. She will be remembered for her delicious fudge and fresh strawberry pies. She had a strong, independent spirit. She was not a fan of chauvinism.

Martha is survived by her daughter, Martha Jordan and her husband Richard of Machiasport; her son David Lambert of North Yarmouth; her grandson, Derek Jordan of Machiasport and his son Alex; her sister, Emma White of Reading, MA; as well as extended family. She was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, Clayton F. Lambert and her grandson, Alex Jordan.

A gathering and celebration of Martha’s life will be on Saturday January 21 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth, ME. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Martha’s life and to share your condolences, memories and tributes with her family.

For those who wish, donations may be made in Martha’s memory to: Maine Adaptive Sports, 8 Sundance Lane, Newry, ME 04261