Edward H. Landry

MIDDLEBORO Edward H. Landry, age 80 years, of Middleboro, formerly of Brockton, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. He was the loving and devoted husband of Jeanette Jean (Fortunati) Landry, for 59 years. Born Nov. 17, 1927, Ed was a Southie boy, one of 13 children, of Leonard and Mary (Rugg) Landry. A veteran of World War II, he proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps aboard the USS Wisconsin and the USS Albany. For 30 years, Ed loved meeting and greeting people of Boston in his job as a starter for the M.B.T.A. After retiring, Ed devoted himself to his wife and family and especially loved being Papa to his grandchildren. He volunteered at St. Edwards Church in Brockton and at the Brockton polls during elections. Ed liked to play the guitar, listen to Eddy Arnold and read Louis LAmour. He loved to cook and was known for his carrot cakes. In addition to his wife Jean, he is survived by his two sons, Edward Landry and his wife Kathleen of Raynham, Philip Landry and his wife Maura of Norton; his grandchildren, Matthew Landry and his wife Christine of Pembroke and Caitlin, Carly and Colin Landry of Norton; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held from the Ashley Funeral Home, 35 Oak St., Middleboro, Monday, Oct. 13, at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial at Sacred Heart Church, 340 Centre St Middleboro, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours, to which relatives and friends are respectively invited to attend, will be held Sunday, Oct. 12, from 4-8 p.m. Burial will take place in St. Marys Cemetery. For more information, visit www.eggerandashleyfh.com.