Jean Lambert

Personal

  • Born in Saskatchewan - 1923
  • Moved to Coquitlam - 1947
  • Raised family with wife Suzanne and continues to reside in Coquitlam
  • Long career at both Seagram’s and Seaton Villa in Burnaby
  • Worked in counseling services for seniors

Community Service & Achievements

  • Active in Parish Council - Notre Dame de Fatima
  • Served as Grand Knight - Knights of Columbus
  • Contribution to Les Scouts du Canada
    • Instrumental in starting francophone scouting movement which still exist in Maillardville and Victoria
    • Awarded Medaille Amelie Gareau, Medaille Scoute Emerite, Medaille Croix de Jerusalem, Medaille Jean Vanier (highest honour to be achieved)
    • Received Queen’s Golden Jubliee Award for excellence and outstanding community contribution - 2002
    • Club des Pensionnes de Maillardville - Past Chairperson (10 years service) and presently serving as outgoing president
    • Former Director - Association Habitat
    • Societe Place Maillardville Society - Currently Vice President
    • Foundation de Maillardville du Canada - Presently Director
    • Continues volunteer service to seniors’ community - peer counseling, volunteer driver at Seaton Villa in Burnaby
    • Long serving volunteer - Festival du Bois