Lambert, Leonard Weldon – It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Leonard Weldon Lambert (aka GOAT) at the age 74, in the early morning of September 1, 2026 in palliative care in Dartmouth General Hospital, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
Leonard was born in 1951 at the family homestead in Pleasant Harbour, and was a son of the late Louis and Elizabeth (Beaver) Lambert.
Leonard is survived by his wife of nearly 47 years, Joyce (Cooper); daughters, Joanne Lambert (David Hubley), Lori Walsh (Brian Wambolt); son, Joey Lambert (Amy); grandsons, Blake and Dawson; granddaughters, Tory, Ella and Ava (who Leonard knew as Eva); and family pets, Paisley and Rosie. Leonard is also survived by his sisters, Theresa Spears (Robert), Margaret Connors; brothers, Louis (Bonnie), Frank (Darlene); and sister-in-law, Fran Lambert. On his wife’s side, he is survived by brother-in-law, Wally (Cindy); sisters-in-law, Donna (Allen), Wanda (Al), Karen (Matthew), Brenda (Leonard), Judy (Woody) and Natasha (Mike). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom he was known to most as Uncle Goaty.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his in-laws, Wallace and Annabelle Cooper; brothers, Charles and George Lambert; brother-in-law, Peter Connors; and nephew, Rocky Kenney.
Leonard started his career working many years for Scotia roofing followed by 30 plus years with Fergusons Lobster Pound and Tangier Lobster Company. To end his working career, he went lobster fishing with his brother, Louis.
During his working career he also spent many hours in the garage, fixing vehicles, body work and painting for many people. As well as doing a lot of odd jobs for people from mowing, roofing and carpentry jobs. He was a very hard worker his entire life.
Throughout his life he was an avid hunter who enjoyed deer and duck hunting along side his son, Joey.
He enjoyed the outdoors and loved going for a spin in the boat. He was known to his family as a “white hatter” always the supervisor and being set in his ways.
Leonard enjoyed his retirement just being around home, tinkering around the yard, cooking meals, enjoying the simple things in life, going for a drive to Tim’s for a coffee, attending car shows, watching youtube and listening to rock and roll (often a little too loud).
One of his favourite things he enjoyed was a big homemade cooked meal with the family.
One of a few highlights this year while battling his disease was attending the car show in Digby where he got to meet Mike Hall from rust valley restorers and Mike’s buddy, Avery Shoaf. He was always showing anyone who visited his autograph shirts.
He enjoyed the two family lobster dinners he had with both the Cooper and Lambert families this past season.
Leonard was the kind of person that would drop anything to help anyone whether it was to offer a drive, to as little as sew on a button. If you needed to borrow something he probably had it, as he was a bit of a hoarder, yet always knew exactly where things were.
He thought the world of his sons-in-law, David and Brian; daughter-in-law, Amy, who all had a wonderful relationship with Leonard and each had their own special bond with him.
The family would like to show appreciation to Leonard’s friend, Amos Cameron for the years of friendship, the visits and for keeping in touch. Leonard always enjoyed their calls and nephew, Derek Lambert, who was always around to give a hand and he knew was always a phone call away. Thank you to Tangier Lobster Company for the flexibility and support during Leonard’s sickness and our family who went above and beyond. Your kindness will always be appreciated.
Special thanks to Dr. Mreiwed Ghaida and her team at QEII Hematology Department for their exceptional passion and care; Dr David Brandon at Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital; and staff on the 5th floor at Dartmouth General Hospital. Also thank you to his family physician, Dr. Don MacDonald, Continuing Care Nurses, Terri, Nicole, Amber and Laura.
Cremation has taken place under the passionate care of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative.
To honour Leonard’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral. A family gathering will be held at a later date.
The family would like to encourage you to consider donating blood – your gift could help those living with AML who rely on regular transfusions.
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