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Michael Landers Obituary

Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland, formerly of East Cambridge, MA. Loving son of Terrence (Terry) Landers, well know musician in the Boston area and his late wife Mary died peaceful after a lengthily illness bravely borne on January 15, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was former US Marine who served 24 months in Vietnam in the late 60's. In 1979 Michael returned to Ireland and settled in Killarney with his life long partner Mary O'Connor and there they raised their three loving children. He leaves behind his partner of 30 years, Mary O'Connor and his three loving children, Sarah, Setanta and Lisa and two loving grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn his 9 brothers and sisters: Helena (Connie) O'Brien - Tralee County Kerry, formerly of Melrose, Bridgette Pacheco of East Cambridge; George Landers of Somerville: Terry Landers of Stoneham; Joe Landers of Stoneham; Mary Landers of Scituate, Liz Landers of North Chelmsford, Cindy Landers of East Cambridge and Patsy Houlihan of Tewksbury, along with all this brothers-in law and sister in laws, 27 nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2008 in Ireland. A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 1:30 at Sacred Heart Church, 49 6th Street, East Cambridge, MA - all are welcome.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jan. 16, 2008.

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Sista Liz

January 18, 2016

Its been 8 years and it seems like yesterday - Miss you Big Brother and your jokes...

Liz Landers

August 24, 2015

Happy Birthday Big Brother - miss you...

Anne Kavanagh

August 24, 2015

I'm sorry for your loss George.

Sarah

August 22, 2015

Still miss you every day......wish you were here. They are lucky fairies!!xoxo

May 23, 2009

At this time Michael you and Mom have welcomed Breeda.Its hard to believe what a difference a year makes.I still think of you as living and always will I guess.We were the Irish Twins being only 11months apart.We miss your quick wit but we know you are free from the pain you so bravely bore.Your kids are doing so well and you would be so proud of them,you always were.Missing you always,forgetting you never.Connie JP and Dad too.xooxo

Marycarmel O' Connor

January 12, 2009

Michéal is buried in Shrone graveyard, which is next to the church. Shrone, Rathmore, Co Kerry, Ireland.
Info from Mary Carmel O'Connor, Doocarrig, Headford, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland
email: [email protected]

Dads 61st Birthday 23rd Aug 2007. Typical facial expression

February 17, 2008

Sarah Landers

February 17, 2008

Wish u were here and I wasn't posting a message. Love u so so much. Miss u more with each day that passes. Everyone says it gets easier with time, so far the oppisite is true,but who knows. U went too soon we were not ready to say goodbye.Still not. Will hold u and every precious memory in my heart and mind forever.Look in on us from time to time, we still need u.love u loads. xxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Mike Cappucci

February 9, 2008

My deepest sympathies to Mike's family and loved ones. Mike was one of my best friends back in the early 1960s. He was always quick to have a funny line about just about everything. Life happens and we lost touch but I have often thought about him. I knew of his return to Ireland and I am happy to hear of his life and family. I will remember him always. My fondest memory was of a day we were sitting in his kitchen and his mother offered me a slice of Irish bread. I accepted and I loved it. She offered a slice to Mike and he replied "I ain't eating that crap". She hit him on the back of the head with her hand. Then we all laughed. Seems like it was just the other day.

My thoughts and prayers will be with him and his family.

Eimhin Mike Theresa B.

January 26, 2008

Eimhin Granda Mike Nana Theresa

January 26, 2008

Micheál Eimhin July'07

January 26, 2008

Micheál Eimhin Ballyspillane July'07

January 26, 2008

JP Terrence Connie Micheál

January 26, 2008

Granda Micheál JP'sister

January 26, 2008

Micheál

January 26, 2008

Micheál & Connie Aug '07

January 26, 2008

Granda's back garden Aug '07

January 26, 2008

The Paps Shrone

January 26, 2008

Brian McDonough

January 24, 2008

My sincere sympathies to George and all the Landers family.

Shivaun Garabedian

January 23, 2008

My Uncle, my friend,my red sox text buddy, my grounded comedian, my hero in so many ways, I will miss you so much. You made everything and every day seem so special. You were so crazy about your family, that was your world. Everyone should have that. We all were very lucky to have you in our lives.I will remember for always, the inchworm and the stolen bar stool,I luv ya. Stay cool and see yaway up high, over the rainbow. xoxo Shuv.

Dad with Connor and Granda Nov 2007

January 21, 2008

Mary Carmel O' Connor L

January 21, 2008

Micheál Landers AWOL, R&R = : absent without leave, on rest and relaxation, meeting all equally.

Micheál you are dearly loved. A radical in the way you made every moment count. As you journey on , I bet lingeringly; in wait for us to catch up. We long too. We Keep you. Forever running around in our minds. Thoughts , slipping into eternity. You faced it up! That big ould C. Your strength and endurance a wonder.
Lace sheeted rain –clad mountains. Grey sky-cracks spilling rain laden sunbeams on the earth of th Eastern Pap shoulder.
We did alright Mike. We healed each other. Life is a Beech. God love us all.
We trudge along .I’ll bring on your darts. Mary Carmel Chun Ghlóire Dé

Brian O'Connor

January 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are most especially with Mary Carmel, Sarah, Setanta and Lisa. We remember Mike fondly - sharing a pint or a game of pitch and putt. We hope you will eventually find solace in your loss. God rest his soul.

Brendan, Sally, Noel, Brian, Tim and Kevin O'Connor - Milton, MA

Liz Landers

January 19, 2008

On behalf of the Landers and O'Connor families - I would like to thank everyone who attended Michael's Memorial Mass on Thursday. A special Thank you to Fr. Tackney and Jean. We were overwhelmed by the number of people in attendance. There were many familar faces from the 71 Spring Street days.

Respectfully,
Liz Landers

Maryann Capone

January 19, 2008

To The Landers Family,

I want to express my sincere condolences. Although I only spoke with Michael once last year on Mary's cell phone, he was a real hoot and I suspect one of a kind.
My prayers are with you. I'm certain that you all feel blessed to have had Michael in your life. I know that his sister,my dear friend Mary, certainly did.

March 1977

January 17, 2008

January 17, 2008

The Landers Family

We were sorry to learn of the loss of your son, Michael. May your memories of his short life, keep him close to you.

Karin and Catherine Joyce
(wife and daughter of the late Joe Joyce, The People's Choice)

Josephine & Mark Gaffey

January 17, 2008

God rest you, Mike. May you be at peace in His Presence! We are sorry for the loss to our sister, Mary Carmel, and to their wonerful children, (Sarah, Setanta, and Lisa), as well as their grandchildren (Connor and Eimhin). He loved them all dearly. We extend our sympathy and prayers to Mike's Dad and his brothers, sisters and all the Landers. May God comfort you all in your loss.

Margie Donnelly

January 16, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of Mike's death and my condolences go to all of the Landers family. I am glad now that I had the chance to see and talk to Mike while over in Ireland. I'll still remember all the fun and laughs we had back in the old days at the Rover and the Blarney Stone.

Deb Flynn

January 16, 2008

Lizzy & Breeda and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Michaels passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at such a sad time.

Deb(McClintic)Flynn & Teri(McClintic)Montejo

Mike Casey

January 16, 2008

Mr. Landers,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USMC in Vietnam. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

Mike/Mary Carmel, Sarah, Setanta, & Lise in Doocarrig, Kerry, Eire

January 16, 2008

Ed O'Callaghan Jr

January 16, 2008

To the Landers Family,

May your thoughts, memories and stories of Mike comfort you in your sorrow.

Nancy,Caitlin, Christopher and Ed O'Callaghan Jr.

Chaplain Art enos Dept. of Ma. Marine Corps League www.deptofmassmcleague.org

January 16, 2008

Semper Fi Marine Landers.
The Dept. of Ma. Marine Corp League thanks you for your service to God, our Country, and to our beloved Corps.
To Michael's family we send our sympathies and our prayers on your loss and the loss of our Brother.
He has now reported to our Supreme Commandant and will be welcomed to the streets of Heaven where he will watch over you forever.
His spirit will live in your hearts thru the memories he left you. He was one of our Few, Proud , a Marine and he will never be forgotten by his Brothers and Sisters of the Corps.
May God bless you and be with you during this sorrowful time.
Semper Fidelis

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