Obituary: Walter Graham Lambert, 81, Of Stamford

Information via Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home

Walter Graham Lambert, 81, a lifelong Stamford resident, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Greenwich Hospital after battling a brief illness. Walter was born in Stamford, CT on May 23, 1939 to the late Louis Peter Lambert and Gladys May Billingham Lambert.

Walter was educated in the Stamford Public Schools and graduated from Stamford High School in 1957. Walter’s lifelong career in the Stamford banking industry began in 1967 and was full of achievements and recognition. Walter was second in command of the Mortgage Department Originations at Fidelity (Shawmut) and Officer in Charge of Compliance at Cornerstone Bank. During Walter’s time in the banking Industry, he was also involved in building magnificent floats, starting with the Bicentennial Parade and continuing through Stamford's Thanksgiving Day parades. He shared a true sense of community with those he loved and worked with.

Walter lived a fulfilling life after his retirement. He enjoyed traveling, getting together with friends for coffee, writing letters, gardening and of course, holiday decorating. Walter was most proud of his country and his patriotism shined.

Walter Lambert is survived by his nephew, Scott L. Edwards and his wife Lisa of Stamford, his niece, Chris Edwards Kelly of Lake View Terrace, CA and his great-niece, Sarah Ann Edwards & her fiancé, Stephen Frycz, both of Stamford. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his sisters, Alice May Edwards and Lois R. Lambert.

Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with a funeral service to be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Fairfield Memorial Park, Oaklawn Avenue, Stamford.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Walter’s memory to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, 300 5th Avenue, Suite 6, Waldham, MA 02451.

We would like to thank Dr. Antonios Katsigiannis for his compassion and guidance throughout this difficult time. To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com.

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