Elaine Lambert

Elaine Brown Lambert, age 79, of Faribault, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at her home following a brief illness.    Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Patrick in Shieldsville, with Fr. Kevin Finnegan, officiating. Interment will be at the St. Patrick's Cemetery in Shieldsville.    Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.    Arrangements are being completed with the Parker Kohl Funeral Home and Crematory of Faribault.    Memorials may be designated to the Epilepsy Foundation or MS Society in memory of Elaine.    Elaine Marie Brown, the daughter of Leonard and Mary (O'Brien) Brown, was born on October 17, 1931 in Faribault. She graduated from Bethlehem Academy with the class of 1949. After high school, Elaine worked as a nurses' aid at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN, an assistant for American Board of Radiology in Rochester, and then worked at Sheldahl Inc. in Northfield. Elaine found her most gainful employment to be maintaining her home and the raising of her children. She married Gerry Lambert and they were later divorced.     Elaine had a zest for life and great pride in her Irish heritage! She was a frequent entertainer at area nursing homes and could be found on St. Patrick's Day entertaining many with Irish songs. Elaine always maintained a positive attitude overcoming the effects of epilepsy. She was recognized for her unselfishness to the community as an Unsung Hero by the Faribault Daily News. Elaine lived life to the fullest and always approached it with a positive attitude. She will be remembered by many for her thoughtfulness, love for others, and giving spirit.    She is survived by her children, Michael Lambert of St. Paul, MN, and Julie Lambert of Faribault; siblings, Leo Brown of Parkville, MO, Denny (Sue) Brown of Richmond, CA, and Kathy Dodds of Faribault; brother-in-law, William Nuetzman of Warsaw, MN; former spouse, Gerry Lambert; and many other relatives and friends.    She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Vincent Brown; sister, Terry Nuetzman; and nephew, Craig Dodds.