CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Cindy Lee Lambert (Morrison), age 66, a longtime resident of Clearlake, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016, after a long illness. 

Cindy was born in Waltham, Mass., on Oct 2, 1949, and moved to Fresno, Calif., as a child.

On August 8, 1968, Cindy married Patrick Lambert in Redwood City, Calif.

They relocated to Clearlake in 1986 with their four sons: Patrick (Lisa), Tim (Tiffany), Lee and Nick (Sarah). 

Cindy earned her teacher’s credential at Pacific Union College and taught for many years at Oak Hill Middle School and Lower Lake High School. She was very fond of her students and developed many friendships with them.

Cindy loved soccer and was instrumental in bringing children’s soccer back to the city of Clearlake in 1986. 

Nana Cindy loved her 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren very much and was very proud of them. She really enjoyed going to their sporting events, birthday parties and graduations.

Cindy was an avid crocheter and bingo player. She was a New England Patriots FANATIC, to the chagrin of her 49er-fan family.

Cindy is survived by her mother, Jacqueline; her sister, Debbie; her husband of 47 years, Pat; her four sons and their families.

A graveside service will be held at Lower Lake Cemetery on Friday, March 25, at 10:30 a.m. followed by a reception at the home of her son, Nick Lambert.

For further information please call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .