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Dalton was an avid reader, especially the Harry Potter series.

Marrero, LA – Dalton Charles Black, Sgt E5, 31, of Marrero, LA, passed away suddenly on September 15, 2026.

Dalton was born on May 22, 1995, to Cynthia Leigh Lambert. He attended schools in Monmouth and Farmington, Maine. Dalton graduated from Mt. Blue High School, class of 2013. He entered the United States Marine Corps in 2014, serving in Japan for 2 years and was honorably discharged in 2019. Dalton then went on to enter the Louisiana State Police Academy and after graduating from the academy, he was employed by the New Orleans Police Department, Badge 618, for 5 years, and NVI for 2 years until taking his most recent job with Precision NDT.

Dalton was an avid reader, especially the Harry Potter series. He loved fishing, hunting, playing his guitar and singing. He spent many of his younger years with his Poppy and Mamie in Industry, watching, sharing, and learning. He and Joey, his brother, were working on a computer program at the time of his death.

“Sybo, my pal, I will always remember our time spent fishing for Buster Bass at Clearwater Lake, fishing the Kennebago from the dam owned by your great great grandfather, Edgar Perley Churchill. You shooting your first partridge in Langton. All the times we played pool at the Elk’s; traveling to New Jersey, in a blizzard, to see Uncle Bryan and Aunt Beth so you could go see the Allman Brothers at the Beacon Theater in New York City. How you so loved your mother; your sisters, Macey “Magee”, Hannah “Buttons” and Isabella “Tinker Bell”; your brothers, Blake “Mickey Mo” and Daniel “Dano” and your dad, Jim. All the times you visited with great Grammie and got cookies or a piece of candy from her dish. Cooking Christmas breakfast of partridge, bacon, home fries and eggs. Sitting down back by the fire with me and Mamie. How you always put others first and loved pretty much everyone and being the big brother. *Always remember, don’t ever forget who loves you, Poppy*”

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He spent many of his younger years with his Poppy and Mamie in Industry, watching, sharing, and learning.

Dalton loved to come home, whenever he could, to spend time with his mom, siblings and family. He so loved going ice fishing with his cousins in northern Maine.

Dalton is survived by his mom, Cynthia Lambert; his dad, James Phillips and wife Wendy Phillips; siblings, Macey Phillips and partner Matthew Johnson, Hannah Phillips and partner Dylan Lord, Isabella McHugh, Blake McHugh and Daniel McHugh; grandparents, George Lambert Jr. and Barbara Lambert, Edward Phillips, Tom and Sheila Couture, and Kevin Black; aunt and uncle, Beth and Bryan Wiener; cousins, Lilly and Emily Wiener; aunt Kym and cousins Ashley and Cloe; his US Marine Corps brother, Joey and Isabel Koenig and daughter Luna; Marine Corps brother and best friend, Nick Hickey; and so many other loving family and friends. He is predeceased by his great great grandmother, Doris Churchill; great grandparents, George Lambert Sr and Helen Lambert, Lawrence Churchill Sr. and Marilyn Churchill; grandmother, Beverly Phillips; uncle, Thomas Phillips; aunt, Dawn Trenholm; and his lifelong friend, Zach Allen.

A funeral service in Dalton's honor will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Saturday November 7, 2026, at the Farmington Elks Lodge with a celebration of life to follow from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. All those who knew Dalton are welcome to attend. 

Arrangements are under the care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, Maine, where memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.dsfuneral.com