LAMBERT, EARL M.

Earl M. Lambert passed away on Sunday October 5, 2008 at the age of 86 years.

Beloved husband of Joyce Butler Lambert of Ponchatoula. Loving father of Earl M. Lambert II (Susan) of Houston, TX, Betty Lambert Tallo (Vincent O.) of Baton Rouge, Robert (Bobby) L. Lambert (Susie), Carol Lambert-LaNasa (Jimmy) and William (Billy) D. Lambert (Ce-Ce) of Ponchatoula.

Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur Lambert Jr. and Leonard L. Lambert and one granddaughter, Amy Kathryn Tallo.

Mr. Lambert forged a brotherhood with his fellow U.S. Marine Raiders that endured throughout his life. He dedicated 44 years of his life as a loyal employee of Western Electric. He had a life long passion for making old cars new and was a good master of the dogs that loved him. He left great memories for his wife, children and grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Chapel, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 12:00 PM.

Interment in Metairie Cemetery. Friends may visit after 10:00 AM.

Memorial donations may be sent to Parkinson’s Disease Foundation 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 or Vital Hospice, 1320 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, LA 70401.