Rita M. Lambert

rita lambert

June 16, 1928 ~ February 12, 2022

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South Portland-Rita M. Lambert, 93, of Scammon Street died peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Falmouth by the Sea with her loving brother by her side. Rita was born in Gardiner, Maine on June 16, 1928 the daughter of the late Clifford W. and Laura A. (Mahany) Lambert. She graduated from Gardiner High School in 1945, St. Joseph's College in 1965 and the earned her Master's Degree from the University of Southern Maine in 1972. Rita taught in the South Portland School System for twenty-five years, nine years at Holy Cross School, and retired as principal of the Henley School in 1988. She was a life member of the Maine Teachers Association. She was a communicant of Holy Cross Church in South Portland for entire adult life. Rita was predeceased by two sisters, Barbara Lambert and Constance L. Wilson; a brother, Blaine P. Lambert. She is survived by her brother, George Lambert and his wife, Carole Milligan of FL; close friends, Cathy, Maureen, Bill and Glee; several nieces and nephews. An hour of visitation celebrating Rita's life will be held on Thursday, February, 17, 2022 from 8:30am to 9:30am at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00am at Holy Cross Church, 124 Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. To view Rita's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com

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  2. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home – South Portland Chapel

    – A Memorial Tree was planted for Rita M. Lambert

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  3. I was very sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. She was my 4th and 5th grade teacher at Holy Cross as well as the Director of the Children’s Choir that I participated in for 5 years. Rita always held a special place in my heart and l was fortunate to have run into her a few years ago and to also speak with her on the phone last year. Rest in Peace. Margaret (Turner) Parenteau

    – Margaret Parenteau

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  4. Sad day to lose a great teacher–a strict–no-nonsense teacher–but due to the no-nonsense of the classes she taught–we her students (myself for 6th grade)–can no doubt admit that A LOT was learned by her teachings. many many students over the years learned so much from her,,no tolerance of goofing off forces one to listen, resulting in real education–the world has lost a fine educator–May GOD hold her soul in his warm and peaceful embrace and may she rejoice in heaven forever–love, Kendra *(Benson) Pleasant

    – Kendra Pleasant

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  5. With sympathy and loving memory of Rita . Our friendship began at St Josephs Academy where I was a student. May God grant her Peace and Eternal Rest

    – Joanne Bellavance

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