Robert Donald Lamb, 92 passed away peacefully in his home located at Mountain Lake, Belvidere, N.J., surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born August 7, 1930 in Easton, P.A, son of the late Harold and Beatrice Saylor Lamb.
Bob Lamb is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen Otten Lamb of Mt. Lake, his daughter Cindy Lamb Weagley of Sparta, N.J. His granddaughter Jamie Weagley Lane and her husband Christopher Lane and their new born son Griffin Kenneth Lane of Maui, Hawaii. Margaret Weagley, his youngest granddaughter resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Robert was predeceased by his son, Donald Allan Lamb of Laguna Beach, California and sister Olive Maybn Looloian of Madison, N.J.
Bob was the embodiment of the definition of a loving, devoted husband, father and grandfather to his family. He shared his life with his wife Kathy Lamb for 70 years. Popop as he was known to his granddaughters “Jaims & Mags” enjoyed spoiling them in every way possible. He never missed any school event, Gram and Popop were always in the front row, video camera in hand. Above all, Bob loved Mountain Lake, his lake, even when he felt the geese were destroying his sacred dock. His granddaughters fondly recall memories of ice-skating on the frozen lake with hot chocolate served by Gram, collecting leaves in the backyard with Popop’s lawn mower, and snow tubing down the back hill.
Bob enjoyed skiing and traveling in his off time. He volunteered many hours with Little Derby 4-H horse club and Downhillers 4-H ski club over the years. Robert was an avid sailor on Mt. Lake with his beloved Hobie Cat as well as his pontoon boat. He also enjoyed years of skiing and traveling. He volunteered many hours with Little Derby 4-H horse club and Downhillers 4-H ski club over the years.
Robert graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1948.
He proudly served in the United States Army reserves from 1951-1952 and was stationed in Japan during the Korean War from 1953-1954. He was an active member of the Mt. Lake Fire Department since 1963.
Robert retired from New Jersey Bell Telephone in 1995 after serving as a switchman for 39 years.
We love you Popop. You have so many friends and family with wonderful memories to look back on. We have the best angel. Thank you for everything.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Alzheimer’s research at www.alz.org
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. For those wishing to leave online condolences, please visit www.cochranfuneral.com.
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The Danitz Family says
June 30, 2023 at 12:12 amWe will miss you Uncle Bob. Our deepest sympathy Aunt Kathy & Cindy. Love and hugs, Rob & Tammy
Lynne Rutkoski says
June 30, 2023 at 12:28 amOur deepest sympathy
We have many great memories with Bob, Cathy, Cindy and the girls at their house.
Love the Rutkoski’s
Susan Hoff says
July 1, 2023 at 11:21 pmCindy and Mrs. Lamb,
My deepest sympathy to you. Peace to you both, Susan Hoff
Leslie Otten says
July 2, 2023 at 5:30 pmAunt Kathy and Cindy, my thoughts are with you. Uncle Bobby will be greatly missed. I will always picture him sitting on the front porch looking out at his favorite view of Mountain Lake. So many memories of good times and my Uncle who loved his family and knew how to enjoy life. Love to you. Leslie Otten
Nita Dean says
July 3, 2023 at 1:35 pmKathy and Family, Our most sincere sympathy at Bob’s passing. What a great guy. So many fun memories of all the sailboat races all those years ago. Son Dave and Bob in the same group and Dave loved winning. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lakers David and Nita Dean
Danielle allen travis happe says
July 5, 2023 at 11:01 pmBob and Kathy opened us with loving arms when we moved in the neighborhood. I hope his memory lives on forever with his loved ones.
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