Hugh Gerald Lamont
April 17, 1945 ~ December 3, 2007
Hugh "Jerry" Lamont, 62 of Camanche and Mechanicsville, died Monday December 3, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota from complications due to pancreatic cancer. Funeral services 11:00 a.m., Thursday at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices Mount Vernon Chapel, by Celebrant Mary Morgan. Friends may call Wednesday, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. in the chapel. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery at a later date. Jerry is survived by his wife Carol of Camanche, two sons: Hugh John and Sean Christian and wife Susan both of Cedar Rapids, a granddaughter Allisha of Albuquerque, New Mexico and a step daughter Angela Balster and her children Trey, Caitlin, and Marcus Balster all from Cedar Rapids. Preceding Jerry in death were his parents Hugh and Geraldine Green Lamont. Jerry was born April 17, 1945 in Cedar Rapids. He graduated from Mechanicsville High School in 1963 and attended the University of Iowa. He worked with his parents in Hugh Lamont Chrysler Plymouth dealership in Mechanicsville, in mid sixties until the late seventies and during that time he graduated from Chrysler Plymouth Training School. He married Kathryn Tonne and that union produced two sons. They were later divorced. Jerry performed duties of council and mayor of Mechanicsville. He married Carol Balster, on July 4, 2005 in Mechanicsville. Jerry went into economic development. He was elected to Professional Developers of Iowa, Mid American Economic Development Council, American Economic Development Council, Iowa League of Cities, where he served as President. Jerry was Director of Business Development for Howard R. Green, consulting engineers. He was President and C.E.O. of Clinton Area Development Corporation, retiring January 1, 2007. He dedicated his life to serving others. "Straight Ahead." On-line condolences: www.morganfuneralchoices.com Memorials in Hugh's honor may be mailed to: The Hugh G. Lamont Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 399, Mechanicsville, Iowa 52306.
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Hugh was one of those individuals with which you looked forward to spending time. He always had an interesting story and a twinkle in his eye to share. Carol and family, please know our prayers are with you. Iowa’s loss is heavens gain. I’m sorry I couldn’t make it to see you all at the funeral. Love, Clark Smith
Hugh Lamont was a very important part of our business and personal life. We often attended Jazz festivals with him and Carol, which we looked forward to. Hugh was a very special person who will be greatly missed. Our condolences go out to his wife Carol and his sons.
Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you and that you have our deepest sympathy. Everybody at Wayne Hall Chrysler Wayne Wayne Jr Mark and Jill Ben
Hugh: Thooughts and prayers your way….Pea
Carol and Family am so sorry to hear of your loss. I miss our Family Reunions. May God help you through these trying times. Irma Dostal
Dear Carol I was so sorry to read of Hugh’s passing. He was always such a good and loyal friend of the League and was so kind to all the staff. It was a privilege to be in his company and share his humor, enthusiasm an zest for life. He was so very happy and proud when you two were married and he was undoubtedly joyful for all the years you two shared. He will be missed by us all. With kindest regards Andi Stewart
Hugh has left for all a spirit of optimism. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Randy Balk City Administrator Fulton, Illinois
Jerry was a one-of-a kind people magnet. Suzie’s (older) lady friends thought he was the cat’s pajamas when they met him this spring. We shall play Amazing Grace and think fond thoughts of you all. Best wishes and best condolences. Straight ahead!