Millbury- Earl F. Lambert, 78, of 128 MacArthur Dr., died Wednesday, Dec. 3, in UMass-Memorial Medical Center- University Campus.
His wife of 37 years, Rose V. (Siok) Lambert, died in 2000. He leaves a sister, Ellen C. Lund of Millbury; nephews and nieces. Two brothers, Edward A. Lambert and Russell L. Lambert, predeceased him. He was born in Worcester, son of Alfred W. and Eva I. (Dona) Lambert and moved to Pawtucket, RI, where he lived for 41 years, moving here in September.
He was a self-employed contractor and carpenter for many years.
He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran.
He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
The funeral will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, from DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton St., Worcester, with a Mass at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1290 Grafton St., Worcester. Burial will be private. A calling hour is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., OR the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., both Framingham, MA 01701.