It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts, that we have to say good-bye to our beloved Father, Papa, Uncle and Brother, Henry Lambert passed away peacefully, at Blanche River Health on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the age of 87.Henry is survived by his children Janice (Henry) Bell, Tina (Raymond) Lafreniere, and Selena (Dwight) Wilson. Stepfather of Tim (Meredith) Gibson and Michael Gibson. He was predeceased by his wife Sharyn (nee Turpel), son Christopher, and parents Philorum and Albertine, brothers Louis, Emile, Morris, Phillip, and sisters Jean and Alice.
Henry moved to Kirkland Lake as a teen and spent most of his life living in Kirkland Lake. He started working at Macassa Gold Mine as a teen but it wasn’t long before he fulfilled his dream of becoming a firefighter at just twenty-three. Henry served his community with pride and integrity for over thirty-two years and being a firefighter was not just what he did, but who he was. His dedication and passion for his career shone long after his retirement, as he often visited his brother and sisters at the fire hall. He was dedicated and passionate about his career and to us he was a real-life hero! He will also be remembered for his many years as a weightlifter and coach, as he volunteered countless hours to coaching weightlifting at the Kirkland Lake Community Complex. He traveled with his team to many competitions and even hosted the Canadian weightlifting Championship here in Kirkland Lake in the eighties. He later moved to Toronto in his retirement years but returned to Kirkland Lake in 2018 to spend his final years surrounded by his loving family.
He will be fondly remembered by 14 grandchildren, Chantal, Mandy (Graham), Crystal (Bill), Kayla, Rochelle (Jessie), Ryan, Eric (Carlos), Jordan, Mitchell, Shawn (Lilly), Abby (Kevin), Madison, Rebecca and Dylan. And his great-grandchildren, Morgan, Brody, Brady, Alex, Danielle, Mason, Emma, Leah, Jax, Harrison, and arriving soon, Easton.
Sadly missed by his brothers, Marcel, Floyd, Richard, Eugene, Ronald (Jenny), Donald, his dear sister Lillian (Howard) Greenwood, and many nieces and nephews.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal”
Graveside Service
Kirkland Lake cemetery
Friday, May 3rd at 1:00 pm
Celebration of Life to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 87 Kirkland.
Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time. Will miss seeing Henry almost every day at TPR, he would say "is it time to eat"...or when's supper. So very sorry for your loss. RIP HENRY, xo
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Dad.
Lorn, Shaun and Aaron
sincere condolences to Selena and your family members. May Henry RIP. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Treasure your memories.
On behalf of the Stevens family, I wish to extend our condolences. Jason and Carl Stevens both took part in Henry's weight lifting program in Kirkland Lake and we all thought highly of Henry.
He will be well remembered by many people.R.I.P.Henry.
My heart felt condolences go out to you on the loss of a Man I very much admired growing up. I remember his sense of humour and enjoyed my time at your home with him & all of you. May he rest in peace, as he is reunited with Chris and other loved ones. God Bless.
Please accept our condolences on the loss of a good man .Stan & Sabrina Skalecki
We were lucky to have Henry and Sharyn as our neighbours since 2000. We will remember the kindness he showed our children. He always said hello as he took his daily walks. He loved sharing his knowledge of fitness and excercise. We will forever cherish the memories we shared over many years. May Henry be at peace with his Beloved Sharyn who passed just weeks before him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
"Love leaves a memory no one can steal"....beautiful words for a warm, kindhearted gentleman. We were neighbours of Henry & Sharyn for the past 20 years. He was always so frinedly and amiable with us and our children.
Our family really felt his absesnce and began missing Henry and his reminiscences of his life experiences when he left in 2018. We are grateful to have known him.
May he rest in peace.
My sincere sympathies on your loss.
Our sincere condolences to Henry’s family and friends on his passing. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
The Whelan Family
So very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you and the family.
I was very sorry to hear the news regarding Henri. I can remember him well as a fellow player on the KL Alouette football team, dedicated weightlifter and instructor , and very kind and friendly individual! He leaves behind many enjoyable and great memories.
My condolences to the family on the loss of a special person.- Brian Hamilton
Dale and Family
I wish to mention that Brother Henry was a faithful member of the Father Desmond O'Connor Council 2748 Knights of Columbus. The Knights supported Henry's expenses training the young men and travelling with them to many tournaments.
Rest in Peace Brother Henry.
Dave Sylvester
Little Current
Our sincere condolences to the Family. Henry was our neighbour for 17 years . I admired his energy always doing something. Our conversations always end up with exercising which he was passionate about. Also remember his karaoke nights with his brothers. He was a great neighbour and a great friend ! Rest in peace Henry, My Friend !!
Janice, Tina, Selena and families. So very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
