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Some memorials are etched in stone. This one was planted in earth. A Northern Red Oak, strong and enduring, now standing in Maplewood's Memorial Park as a living tribute to Todd Lamm. On May 17th, family and friends will gather at this very spot to remember him, beneath the canopy of his favorite tree. The tree was donated by the Maplewood Conservancy and planted by the Maplewood Department of Public Works, a collaboration that speaks to the kind of community spirit Todd valu

Todd’s red oak sapling likes its new home in Chatham, NJ

Brookfield, Vermont The sun is shining in Vermont today as I plant Todd’s sapling at Sophie and Daghjve’s home.

Brookfield, Vermont Planting our Northern Red Oak saplings.

Todd was a great naturalist, dedicated to caring for and teaching about Maplewood's diverse trees. He worked for the Maplewood Parks and Shade Tree Division for 18 years, eventually becoming the Town Arborist. During that time and beyond he also maintained the trees of many grateful residents. The Durand-Hedden House and Garden was particularly fortunate because following Todd's retirement in 2012 he devoted much of the next six years to "making Grasmere Park (the grounds aro

We miss seeing Todd. Pictures is our last time with you both in that lovely day in Greenville last April.

Wanted to add these pics. I’ll miss that smile.

Todd was the best! So many great thoughts rush in thinking about his kindness! He was also so thoughtful thinking of others. Even our dog….giving her water at your apt in WO when we all lived there before we all moved to SC. Remembering the times we met up in the Lowcountry. On one of those get togethers we had dinner in Savannah. The night this pic was taken. Todd took his leftovers from the restaurant and asked me to wait a minute while he approached a man on a bench who lo

Todd was a kind, gentle soul. I feel so grateful and lucky to have had him in my life.

I’m so sorry for your loss Kay and family. Todd was the Best! He served with my dad in VMF(AW)-225, the Vikings, during Vietnam. I first met him at the 50th reunion of their deployment. He mentioned he had ran the Marine Corps Marathon, and we connected immediately. I’ll miss our conversations about training and will always value the memories we shared training and running the 2022 MCM. Todd will be missed by all. Rest in peace, my friend. SF

Though I haven’t run with Todd for many years, he is almost always with me on my runs. He gently urges me along on the tough places and laughs with me on the breezy easy places. Sometimes I find myself smiling or even laughing as I think of things he would say or do. Now and then he stops me for a moment or two to look at trees. In each tree, be it familiar or newly found, Todd points out its beauty and dignity. How wonderful it is to be reminded of Todd in such ways. For me,

Thanks for sharing many adventures with us. You will always be in our hearts.

We met Todd when he and Kay first moved to Greenville. We were fortunate that Jennifer Hurley helped us get connected. Over the past 8-9 years we spent many fun hours exploring the area together-especially on walking and hiking trails and almost always including a meal or picnic or dessert. Sometimes the 4 of us walked together and sometimes we hiked with Greenville Newcomers. Todd was always good to teach me about the trees we saw. He pointed out when you cross over the Libe

I met Todd when he and Kay moved to Greenville. We became good friends. Todd was a great man with a kind, caring, and gentle spirit. He loved his family deeply and was always a joy to be around. Todd was very intelligent and always interested and ready to learn new things. Our shared interest in WWII history led to many great discussions. I enjoyed our numerous hikes through the woods and valued our friendship. I will miss him.

When I think of Todd, the words that come to mind are kind, caring, dedicated. I enjoyed our get togethers when you and Kay would pass through New Jersey in more recent years. So many great memories over the years. I feel lucky to have had you as my brother in law. Those who touch our lives, stay in our hearts forever.❤️

Todd’s deep love and appreciation for family has always been clear to me. I am so grateful he welcomed me into his family from the very start. He was an amazing husband, father, father-in-law, and Pop Pop. I will miss him and love him always. ❤️

Todd was a great brother-in-law: kind, friendly and funny. It’s hard to realize we won’t share his company again. Thank goodness for the memories.

This is the first time I met Todd many moons ago - such a kind, soft spoken, friendly and gentle soul ❤️

In all ways, always, Todd was; intelligent, caring, funny, interested in others, athletic, loving, and true to his word. Todd was a giant. I will miss him.