Richard Feree Lamb

Dr. Richard Feree Lamb, age 95, of 1 Woodchuck Way, Kennett Square, PA, passed away after a brief illness on May 2, 2025.

Richard was born in Palisade, NE, a small community on July 13, 1929. His father, Ivan Lamb, was the town doctor, serving a population under 1000. Richard’s primary education was in a small school with multiple grades in each classroom.

Growing up Richard spent summers working on the family farm in Queen City, Missouri. Following in his father’s footsteps, he was educated at KCOS (Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery).

While in Kirksville Richard met his wife, Carole Couch. Married in June 1953, they later moved to Denver, Colorado. Once in Denver, Richard studied to become an Osteopathic Physician with a specialty in Anesthesiology. With children born in 1954 (David), 1957 (Julia), and 1962 (Brian) , Richard and Carole were busy with their family and a burgeoning interest in antiques. They made their first pilgrimage to New England in 1964. Tying Winsor chairs to the top of the station wagon and trekking home must have been sight to see.

In 1974, the family moved to the Kennett Square, PA area, purchasing the Woodchuck Way property in 1975. Installing a large vegetable garden and cut flower gardens, the property soon became a breeding ground for trees, flowers and assorted plantings.The house, built in 1963, is a reproduction Pennsylvania stone farmhouse, sitting on a hill surrounded by trees. Richard and Carole fell in love with the property at first sight, purchasing it in August, 1975. With such esteemed organizations as Longwood Gardens, Winterthur Museum and Brandywine River Museum for inspiration, it’s easy to see where their ideas came from to furnish their home - inside and out. While taking in lectures at Winterthur became routine, Carole became a fixture at the Brandywine River Museum, being a tour guide for over 40 years. She is a Thursday Girl, marking George “Frolic” Weymouth’s influence at the museum as inspirational.

In the last few years, Richard loved when the daily mail was delivered. Pouring over the newspapers and periodicals was the highlight of his day. After the mail, his novels were constantly open. Also at his side was his pocket edition of the U.S. Constitution.

Richard and Carole had been married 72 years. They marked four seasons of 50 years at the Woodchuck Way property.

Dr. Lamb is survived by his wife Carole, his three children, David Lamb, of Fort Collins, CO; Julia and spouse Jay Maier, of Knoxville, TN; and Brian Lamb and spouse Lori, of Hockessin, DE. In addition, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren survive.

A small memorial was held on the property on May 15, 2025. White peonies and ferns were prominent, while the sun shone through the trees as the family bid farewell and Godspeed.

Arrangements are by Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square. To share a memory with Richard's family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com