Charlotte Lamb

February 4, 2023

Charlotte Lamb, 90 of North Haven passed away on February 4th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte was born in New Haven, August 1, 1932 and was the daughter of John Slater and Amanda (Peterson) Slater. She was the second youngest of their 10 children: Bill, Charles, Elizabeth, Fred, Gladys, Howard, John, Marylou, and Ruth.

Charlotte was an employee of SNET (AT&T), and retired after 35 years of service. Charlotte married Robert Lamb Sr. on December 22nd, 1951 before he left for his deployment with the Army to Korea. They had two children Robert ( Julie), and Jane (Dominick), and three grandchildren Amanda (Peter), Will, and Andrew.

Charlotte’s greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother. She spent her life ensuring her children and grandchildren were loved and cared for. Charlotte and Bob Sr. were very committed to ensuring all of their children and grandchildren were college educated.

She loved the holidays, family dinners, and babysitting the grandchildren when they were small. Holidays were a special time, surrounded by family with lots of decorations and delicious food. Charlotte was a very talented cook and baker, and loved preparing delicious treats for the occasions.

Charlotte taught her family the importance of staying connected, caring for one another, and the meaning of unconditional love. Charlotte will be forever in our hearts, and truly missed.

Family and friends may visit Celentano Funeral Home, 424 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06511 on Tuesday, February 21st from 11:00 to 12:00. A Funeral service will take place at 12:00 noon with burial to follow at Beaverdale Memorial Park, 90 Pine Rock Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions can be made to one of the following charities: Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter, 200 Executive Blvd. Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489; American Cancer Society, PO Box 1640 Hagerstown, MD 21741; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.