In memoriam - Lambert Zirnheld

Lambert Zirnheld, an Aurovilian of French origin who lived and worked in Auroville from 1979 to approximately 1989, passed away in France on July 12 at the age of 76 after a short struggle with cancer.

Lambert came to Auroville with his partner Vidya and their young baby Lila. He was the enthusiastic and quite professional football coach of the young Aurovilians and ran a flourishing farm in Douceur community. He was the one who gave to the old Auroville bakery, then still in Kottakarai, the recipe for French bread and the much appreciated French croissants.

Lambert’s daughter, Lila, continues living in Auroville with her husband and their two children.