Avis was born in Norwich, on August 26, 1933 to the late Durward and Elsie (Shermerhorn) Llewellyn and graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1951. After graduation she went to work in the office at the American Thermos Bottle Company. On October 24, 1953 Avis was united in marriage to Henri Lambert at Christ Episcopal Church of Norwich, and were married for 62 years before Henri’s passing on May 26, 2016. She worked in the office at Durables of Norwich, Atlas Builders in Franklin and then Norwich Free Academy in the Accounting Dept. until her retirement.
Avis is survived by 2 children, 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Timothy Duch of Norwich, Son and daughter-in-law, David and Heather Lambert of Berlin, MA. Grandchildren, Christopher Jackson of Charleston, South Carolina, Kara Lambert, April Osheroff Lambert and husband Zack of Roslindale, MA, and their son Arlo MacLeod Osheroff Lambert. She is also survived by her nephew Richard Joray of Norwich, and was predeceased by her sister Dorothy Joray, and nephew John Joray.
The family would like to give a huge thanks to Yvette Marin and Cynthia Phillips, from Assured Quality Homecare of Norwich, for the special care they provided our mom over the last couple years, which enabled her to remain in her home. They became part of the family and we would have been lost without their help. Hospice was also very integral in her last few months, and very much appreciated.
A Funeral Service will be held Friday at Christ Episcopal Church, 78 Washington St. at 11 AM. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) or Hospice of SE CT, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360.
To leave a message of condolence for Avis’ family, please visit her memorial at www.labenskifuneralhome.com.
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