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.
Digital Guestbook
Gord Graff
Jason and Jill Peach
So sorry to hear about Ian's passing. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Sophie Nadeau
Paul - My deepest sympathy to you and Ian's friends and family. Sending love.
Hector and Millicent Lambert
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today.May god put his arms around you and give you peace. RIP Ian
Joy Carroll
Sincere condolences being sent to Ian's family a friends. Profound sadness on the loss of such a caring, kind, beautiful person. May God be with you all at this difficult time, hold close the many beautiful memories he made on earth and be assurred he will walk with you always.
Blair and Wendy Thistle
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Xavier DELHOUGNE
Ian était un homme authentique et généreux qui avait gardé une âme d’enfant. Je garderai toujours le souvenir de fantastiques balades avec Paul et lui dans la superbe nature canadienne. C’est réellement très triste et très injuste de voir un être si gentil partir si tôt! Paul, c’est surtout à toi que je pense maintenant. Je te souhaite toute le force nécessaire pour retrouver la sérénité. Tu seras toujours le bienvenu ici en Bourgogne.
Lisa Belliveau
My sincere sympathies are sent to all of Ian’s family, friends and loved ones. I worked with Ian at Argonaut and saw him often when I traveled to Ottawa for meetings through the years . His smile, that is my first thought , he was always smiling. He will always be remembered. The world has lost the kindest of souls .
Julie Kerr
I only recently met Ian and Paul, and I am so sad that I will never get to know Ian the way so many of you have known him. From that short time, I found that he was funny, kind, brilliant and an animal lover. The world has lost a truly sweet person. My sincere condolences. Julie
Line Caouette
Ian, mon ami, je ne t'oublierai jamais. Je me rappelerai toujours de ton merveilleux sourire en coin, de tes yeux moqueurs et intelligents, de ton authenticité, de ton grand coeur, de ta grande curiosité intellectuelle, de nos discussions passionnées et même houleuses et... de ton humour décapant! Merci pour tout Ian et sois en paix.
Condolences to the Lambert family and Ian's close friends and colleagues. A brilliant mind, loaded with positive energy and spirit, he will be missed. Peace, Brother.