
MOREAU – Larry E. Lambert, 83, of Moreau, passed away on June 6, 2020.
Born July 26, 1936 in Champlain, he was the son of the late George and Lucille (Deyette) Lambert.
On September 7, 1980, Larry married Joan Nail at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Utica.
For a time, Larry was employed by Dell Music in Utica, where he provided guitar lessons for customers of the store. He also did this for Hilton Music in Albany. Larry played at the Grand Ole Opry for Dottie West, a country music singer and songwriter.
Larry was a well-known entertainer who started out in his fathers’ band, The Rambling Rangers, at a young age on the radio station, WWSC. Larry was a steel guitar player and a lead guitar player He played weddings and parties with many local musicians under the name of New Country Band with Jack Dixon, Wayne Nichols, his daughter, Karry, and Patti Dixon and Johnny Blackmer. Larry also had a fan club called New Country Fan Club, who played once a month for the VFW in West Glens Falls, for the public.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Patti Dixon, whom he loved dearly.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Joan Lambert, whom he loved dearly; his three children, Karry Martindale her husband, Kevin of Whitehall, Sherry Annutto and her husband, Dan of Ilion and Debbie Lucenti and her husband, Frank of Rome; his grandchildren, Logan Clark, Riley Clark, Kaylin Martindale, Frank Lucenti, Alan Annutto, Conlin Sterusky, Alyse Sterusky and Rachael Lyon; his brother in law, Jack Dixon, who was like a brother to him; his nieces, Christine Collins and Candi Dixon; his nephews, Brian Dixon and his wife, Rosemary and John Dixon, Jr., and his wife, Rita; his great nephews Kyle Dixon and John Dixon; as well as many dear and close friends.
Larry’s family wishes to thank the staff at Glens Falls Hospital and anyone else who may have helped him along the way. Also thank you to friends and long-time family members, Gail and Scott Whittemore who has been by their side for 40 years.
Friends may call Tuesday, June 16, 2020, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.
A memorial service will be held following the calling hour.
Donations in memory of Larry may be sent to American Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.