Richard Cecil Lamb, 82, of Goffstown, NH, died Friday July 21, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 15th, 1941 in Burlington, VT, the son of the late Cecil Lamb. He had been a resident of Goffstown since 2008, formerly living in Grand Isle and North Hero, VT and Londonderry, NH.
After graduating from Burlington, VT High School in 1958 he earned his commercial pilot license. He completed officer candidate school and as a commissioned officer he flew for the Vermont Army Air Guard. He was hired by Northeast Airlines in 1966 which eventually merged with Delta Air Lines. Captain Lamb went on to fly for Delta for over 35 years, accumulating over 25,000 hours in the air. During his career he commanded the DC-9, Boeing 727, 757 and 767. He retired as a Delta Senior International Pilot on the Boeing 777.
Richard was an avid duck and deer hunter. He loved snowmobiling and skiing with his children and spending time with his family on Lake Champlain in VT at one of the many homes he built over the years. He learned all the tools of the construction trade from his father – a long-time expert builder himself. He passed on his love for horses to his daughters and spent many years driving them to horse shows throughout New England. Spending time with his grandchildren and his dog Champ were some of his greatest joys.
He is survived by his four daughters, Deborah Richard of St. Louis, MO; Laura Sonovick of Bedford, NH; Barbara Lamb of Londonderry, NH; and Sarah Lamb Perry of Goffstown, NH, his eight grandchildren, his younger sister Doni and her husband Tom Tifft of South Londonderry, VT. He was predeceased by his sister Lorraine in 2018.
Following cremation, a private service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics Team Uncanoonuc based in Goffstown, NH in the care of Barbara Lamb, PO Box 127, Londonderry, NH 03053 (please make checks payable to “Team Uncanoonuc”). The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry and Londonderry are assisting the family with arrangements.