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.
Larry was a local country legend! I miss the NorthCountry 95.9 benefits we would do and you never had to ask Larry twice to participate and donate his time. My sincere condolences to Joan, Karry and family. I’d like to think he’s reunited with his sister Patty and heavens choir just got that much sweeter. God bless you all!
Larry was a local legend. I miss the NorthCountry 95.9 benefits we would do. You never had to ask Larry twice to participate and donate his time. My sincerest condolences Joan, Karry and family. Id like to think Larry and Patty Dixon are performing together again making heavens choir that much sweeter. God bless you all!
It was not easy to learn of Larry’s passing. As a member of his Fan Club I heard plenty of good country music. When he played his steel guitar it would make me cry it was so beautiful. I thank him fgr allowing me to sing with his band and their music allowed me to sing as I had never sung before. He encouraged me and helped me overcome my nerves. Rest in peace Larry you deserve it.
I am so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He was a great guy and musician. I was a member of his Fan Club and I so enjoyed listening to him play and sing. My sincere condolences to his wife Joan and family. Fly high Larry, you are now singing with Patty and the rest of the beautiful angels in Heaven.
We are so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Our sincere condolences to Joan and family. We knew him from music to bingo. May he rest in peace.
Larry played Steel Guitar for me in my band “The Music City Express”
he also played lead guitar, in the 70’s. He was a super player. He will be missed.