May 29, 1956 – September 26, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Judith Lamb at the age of 69 years after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She is survived by her son, Edward Lamb-Porayko (Kayla) and her daughter, Victoria Porayko. Judy was predeceased by her parents, Jessie and Gordon Lamb of England.
Judy was born in Carlisle, England. It was in England that she trained as a teacher. She taught in England for 19 years before moving to Canada on a teacher exchange. She taught in Winnipeg 1 School Division from 2008 until her retirement in 2022.
Judy was very active in her retirement before her disease made it impossible to continue her activites. She was an accomplished violinist and performed at Folklarama for a few years. She also taught violin at the LA School of Music for many years. Her musical talents also included piano and singing. She loved to sing with her choir, Octavia. Judy was also a long standing PEO member.
Judy was a women of many interests. She was a talented painter, seamstress and knitter. She was also physically active with playing pickelball, cycling and long walks. If you couldn’t find her doing that, she was off hiking, boating, camping and exploring nature.
Judy touched the lives of many people: her students and collegues over her years of teaching, her many friends through church and community, choir, and her children. She will be greatly missed.
Thank you for the lessons you brought to this world.
Her service will be held at Selkirk Community Church on October 15, 2025 at 1:30pm.
If desired, donations can be made, in Judy’s name, to Cancer Care Manitoba.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Judy’s memorial page using the comment field below.
I knew Judith as a teacher. She was a creative and talented person in many ways. May she be at peace.
In Loving Memory of Judith
Judith has been a part of our lives ever since we came to Canada. My kids practically grew up around her. I will never forget how she traveled with us to the U.S. and lovingly took care of Simran and Sukhman so Mandeep and I could spend some time together.
There were countless times we gathered at her place or ours — sharing food, laughter, and stories. She tried to teach my kids how to swim, how to decorate a Christmas tree, and even how to pick the perfect real tree from the farm and set it up just right. Her love for Merlot wine even rubbed off on our family.
Judith was there for us through every milestone — from helping with our new house and attending our housewarming to writing a reference letter for Mandeep’s job. I still remember that day of our housewarming: after we returned from the Gurdwara, she had already vacuumed the entire house and was waiting with a smile, ready to help us make it feel like home. She was happier for us than we were ourselves.
She would often drop by unannounced because she knew how particular I was about keeping my home clean and ready for guests — she never wanted me to stress. That was Judith — always thoughtful, always giving.
She loved channa masala, aloo gobhi, and palak paneer, and she’d request them even during her hospital stays. I remember when she wanted so badly to attend Mr. Mota’s retirement — she couldn’t drive due to her prognosis, but Simran volunteered to take her, and Judith was forever grateful for that small act of kindness.
The last time I saw her, I was told she only had a handful of days left. I whispered to her that it was us — she opened her eyes and tried to speak. I know in my heart she saw us and knew we were there to say our final goodbye. We never stopped visiting, even when we were told she no longer knew her surroundings. I believed that hearing is the last sense to go — and I know she heard us, and she knew we never left her side.
Goodbye, my dear friend, until we meet again on the other side of the rainbow.
I love you, Judith. Rest in peace. ❤️
“thank you for the lessons you brought to this world”… Yes, I am so thankful for what Judy taught me. I only knew her in her cancer challenges for the last 3 years. Her daily example of how to be gentle, kind and strong was amazing. No matter what her physical struggles were, I never witnessed her being rude or unkind to anyone. A few months before she passed, I remember seeing a nurse lean towards her and ask “what can I do for you?” And Judy just gazed back at the nurse and asked “what can I do for YOU?”. I’m so thankful to have known her and to have been a part of her life.
Judith was a dear friend since I joined Dufferin School. We went out together in the evenings for shopping and then have dinner together before we called it a day. She was always positive, headstrong, patient, soft spoken and kind. She loved painting and would convince me to join her to workshops at the WAG. She taught special needs students at Dufferin School and was very patient, loving and kind with them. She fought Cancer bravely with a smile on her face. When I visited her at the hospital I was in tears to see her. Rest in peace my friend!🙏
In loving memory,
It was a privilege to know Judy, not only as a fellow musician and co-worker, but also as a friend. I’ll always cherish the times we had together at work at the music school and performing music together! She was a special lady and she definitely touched my life. We’ll miss you so much, until we meet again 🙏