It is with profound regret that we announce the passing of Ian Trevor Lambert of Aylmer, Québec, on February 16, 2019.
A fiercely proud Newfoundlander, Ian was born and raised in beautiful Southport on the southern side of the entrance to Trinity Bay's Southwest Arm. During his youth, as a member of Cadets Canada, he cultived a life-long knack for leadership and problem-solving, and a deep love of nature. Later, as a Cadet Leader himself, he left an indelible mark on so many young lives. Late in his teens, he left his beloved province for Québec. There he completed his university studies and cultivated his love for the French language and culture.
After living in Québec City, Montréal and Trois-Rivières, Ian moved to Ottawa to work at Cadets Canada headquarters. Some years later, his career brought him into the fold of the Federal Public Service where his many qualities, especially those having to do with patiently providing heart-felt mentorship, touched countless colleagues.
Recently, Ian was described in this manner: highly intelligent, voracious reader, loves to walk, endlessly curious, warm, kind, politically astute, keenly aware of social and world issues and wanting to change the world. A problem solver. A trailblazer for social justice before that term even existed. Fun with a great sense of humour. Coffee drinker. A nature lover. Very social. Enjoys music. A lover of trees, water, plants and all animals. Full of awe and wonder. A son. A brother. An uncle. A friend. A highly-respected and dedicated public servant.
Ian leaves behind his loving parents Gordon and Ivy Lambert, his sister Margaret Baker (Greg), his brother Conrad Lambert (Roxanne), his niece Rhiannon, his nephews Mattheson, Noah and Gavin, his companion Paul Boult, and countless other family members, friends and colleagues
Family and friends are invited to gather and celebrate Ian’s life, on Sunday April 28, 2019 between 1 to 5 p.m. at the Borden and Fleming Suites of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ian to the Ottawa Humane Society www.ottawahumane.ca or the charity of your choice will be appreciated.
Parents et amis sont invités à un rassemblement pour célébrer la vie de Ian, qui aura lieu dimanche le 28 avril 2019 entre 13h et 17h au salles Borden et Fleming du Centre commémoratif national Beechwood, 280 av Beechwood, Ottawa. Pour ceux qui le désirent, des dons en mémoire d'Ian à la Société protectrice des animaux d'Ottawa, www.ottawahumane.ca ou à l'organisme charitable de votre choix seraient appréciés.
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Brad and Kim Cole
Our deepest condolences to the Lambert family, such a sad loss.
Louise Paiement
I am so sorry to hear about your lost, a colleague that will be missed by all of us, a nice men, may Ian Rest In Peace. Thinking of you and dear friend colleagues in these difficult times. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family. Thinking of you, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain! Deepest sympathies to you, family and colleagues! Louise
Craig and Michele Piercey
Our hearts are saddened to hear of your loss.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cathy and Craig Dunne
Our sincere condolences to the Lambert family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Kevin McEvoy
It’s been over 25 years since I last seen Ian but I have no doubt he would have a smile and warm and welcoming greeting. I knew him through cadets and my deepest condolences go out to his family and large circle of friends in Ottawa and Quebec that lived him dearly. Too young and too soon RIP Ian
Isabelle Leblond
My condolences to Ian family. Il a ete une personne tres agreable a travailler avec. Je conserve un bon souvenir de ce que j'ai pu apprendre de lui et de la personne qu'il etait. Toute mes pensées sont avec vous.
Bruce and Reta Phillips
our condolences to the Lambert family. we did not know Ian personally, however, everything we read and hear about the young man tells us he was an exemplary individual. we are truly sorry for your loss .
Guy Levac
My condolences to the Lambert family and to Paul: I had the opportunity of working with Ian for ten years at ESDC and really enjoyed doing so. He was a sensitive, highly intelligent, curious, kind and fun colleague, and I can only imagine how much you'll miss him. Please know that you are in my thoughts and that I wish you much peace and courage as you come to terms with this huge loss.
Linda Brunet
To Ian's family, his best friend Paul and dearest friends, please accept my heartfelt condolences. As a former colleague of Ian's, I am deeply saddened and, honestly, still in disbelief. Ian was a wonderful human being who had a "joie de vivre" and so much love for animals, no matter how big or small, including mice (he would quietly remove the traps in our work area every chance he had). That's the kind of gentle soul Ian possesed. You will be missed by so many. May you rest in peace, surrounded by precious animals, especially rabbits. So long Ian. Linda xo
WILL CHERISH THE GOOD TIMES WITH THIS INCREDIBLE PERSON XXOO