Fred L. Lamb died peacefully Sunday January 31, 2016 at Craneville Place in Dalton MA. Fred was a hardworking, loving and caring family man. He will be missed by his family and all who knew him.
Having been in ill health for a number of months, Fred wrote his own obituary as follows:
"Fred was born in Cheshire MA on July 28, 1927 to the late Everett and Evelyn Lamb. Fred was a lifetime resident of Cheshire attending school in Cheshire and Adams. After graduating from Adams High in 1945, Fred served in the U.S. Navy. After discharge, Fred joined his father in the operation of the family business, Lamb's Garage, later to be joined by his brother Bob. Fred thoroughly enjoyed a lifetime of serving the automotive needs of the local community."
"Fred was a 32 year member of the Cheshire Fire Department, his last 13 years as Fire Chief. He was a member of the Advisory Board of the Adams Branch of the former Berkshire Bank and Trust Co. Following the closure of Lamb's Garage, Fred worked for Berkshire Fuel in Adams. Following retirement, Fred worked part time as a "Go For" for H.D. Reynolds, also doing some driving for McAndrews King Buick of Adams: truly enjoying his part-time jobs."
"Fred's wife, Frannie, of 63 years predeceased him in October 2009. She was his high school sweetheart and the love of his life. They were married September 2, 1946."
"Fred is survived by two sons; Tom Lamb and his wife Ann of Natick, and Jerry Lamb and his wife Ginger of Dalton. Fred is also survived by grandsons; Joel Lamb and wife Ainslee of Natick, and Jeremy Lamb and his wife Danielle of Miami, Ryan Lamb and his wife Charlene of Peru and his wonderful and only granddaughter Brittany Lamb of Lowell. Fred is also survived by his great-grandchildren; Brooklyn, Rylynn, Alexis and Brayden. Survivors also include sister-in-law Doris Kellar of Duxbury and many nieces and nephews."
"Besides his parents and wife, Fred was predeceased by his brother Bob and sister-in-law June Lamb, sister-in-law Ilene Wol, and brother-in-law Ed Kellar."
"Fred and Frannie enjoyed watching their Sons, Grandsons, and Granddaughter participate in sports through high school and in college. They spent summers on Hoosac Lake enjoying boating and water-skiing. They also enjoyed snow skiing, reading, word puzzles, the casinos and sports on T.V."
"After, Frannie's passing in 2009, Fred became a frequent customer of the local restaurants where he enjoyed the kindness and courtesy and the first name basis of the staffs at these great getaways!"
"Fred, so greatly appreciated his sons, daughter-in-law's, grandsons and wives, granddaughter, great granddaughter and great grandson!"
"I have been Blessed"

Funeral Notice
Funeral Services for Fred L. Lamb, who died Sunday January 31, 2016, will take place Monday February 8 at 10 am at the First Baptist Church of Cheshire. Calling hours will be held Sunday February 7 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. at Dery Cheshire Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the staffs at Craneville Place and Hospice of the Berkshires and his grandson Ryan for their special kindness, love and support to our dad Fred. The family is eternally grateful. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fred's memory may be made to the Cheshire Fire Department or the First Baptist Church of Cheshire in care of Dery Cheshire Funeral Home P.O. Box 445, Cheshire MA.

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