As the first anniversary of Byron's passing approaches, we are remembering him, his family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.

Mr Lapham was my 6th grade teacher in Altamont. I was very shy, he took special steps to encourage me out of my shell. He brought his wife and 2 small sons to the Altamont farms where I lived, to show them the apple orchard. I became their babysitter on special occasions. I have always remembered his kind, gentle, supportive demeanor. I am sorry not to have found him sooner. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have always loved Mr. LAPHAM.

Dear Tom, Mrs. Lapham, John & Mike, - Having been fortunate enough to grow up in such a close relationship with your family my memories of Mr. Lapham are many. Although he was a man of few words, his calm presence and demeaner was always so supportive and accepting. On Dake Ave. and at the Lake not only did Mr. Lapham treat all of us kids as one of his own but he also befriended our parents, celebrating their accomplishments and supporting them in their emotional times of need. He was a helpful man. I am sorry to not be able to attend his memorial service but know that tomorrow I will be thinking of you all and be sporting the same little grin Mr. Lapham would throw our way when he would catch us in the middle of something. Please accept my condolences on his passing. RIP Mr. Lapham. - spider

Dear Joan, Tom, John, Mike and your families, So sorry to hear of By’s passing. I loved his dry sense of humor, his love for education and of course baseball! I have fond memories of him at the lake and can still picture him sitting on the dock reading with his glasses sitting on the end of his nose. All my love and prayers, Kate

Dear Joan, Tom, Johnny, Mike and families: We were so sorry to hear of By's passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We don’t know where to start, or stop, in recalling all of the wonderful things that we might say about By. He was so witty, and generous, and intelligent, and under-stated, and fun. We have so many wonderful memories of times spent with By and with all of you. He will be greatly missed by so many people whose lives he touched! Tom, Emi and Monique Bourgeois

Our heartfelt condolences to Joan and all of her family. It was our privilege to know the special contribution By made to the education of children, wherever they most needed it. We were fortunate to be their friends over many years and so enjoyed seeing them at their lake cottage. We know that the Lord's Grace and Peace abides with By forever.

Dear Joan and all By's family,
I am so sorry to hear of By's passing, though I have no doubts that his spirit is now in the constant presence or God... Such a lovely, lively, intelligent man! I know he will be missed by many. I expect that I will get to the service on Saturday to say my goodbyes to him, and to give you all my love.

By was truly a giant among men. This is a huge loss to all who knew him. Sincere condolences to the whole Lapham family.

I am so sorry to hear of By’s passing. I loved reading in his obituary all that he had done in his life. It was always good to see him and his family during my time spent at his mothers home many years ago. My sincere condolences to His family...