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Landers, Donald Jr.,
Gates: 79, On November 27, 2009 surrounded by his family. Wonderful husband and loving father. Donald is predeceased by wife, Marie (Hennessey) Landers and parents, Donald Sr. and Dorothy Landers of Salem, MA. Survived by wife Mary (Ginther) Landers; sons Donald (Deann), James (Susan), Peter (Tami), Gerald (Patty), Joseph (Alisha), Thomas (Kathleen) and John (Jennifer) Landers; stepson Robert Silbernagel; and daughters, Mary (Scott) Hansen, Ann (John) Christiano, Patricia (Robert) Bower, Catherine (Steven) Sessler, Maureen and Caroline Landers(Philip Lee); and stepdaughters, Valerie Silbernagel, Lisa Silbernagel, Mary Beth Church and Sarah Silbernagel. Also survived by 26 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Donald was born in Brighton, Massachusetts and graduated from Staley College before serving in the Korean conflict as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. He moved to Rochester in 1956. His work as a professional salesman allowed him to travel throughout the United States and internationally. Locally, Donald was actively involved in his church, the Cursillo movement, Gates Democratic Committee, and ABVI.
Friends may call Sunday, 4-7pm at the funeral home of ALVAH HALLORAN & SON, 2125 Chili Ave. Mass of Christian burial Monday, 9:30am at Holy Ghost Church in Gates, NY. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the Landers family requests memorials to ABVI in Donald's name.
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Walter Crean
March 6, 2011
Hi, my name is Walter T. Crean and I am a distant cousin to the late Donald J. Landers Jr. as well as to his children, etc., and I am searching for information concerning his children such as birth dates. I am researching the descendants of Bartholomew T. McDonough (1864-1955), my 2-times-great grandfather, and hope that one of the late Donald J. Landers Jr.'s children will get in touch with me. My email address is [email protected] and my cell number is (207) 313-6124; feel free to get in touch with me anytime. I am a grandson of Donald's cousin, the late Dorothy M. (McDonough) Crean, and am being aided in the genealogy research by my Uncle Lenny Crean (Dorothy M. Crean's middle son). Hope to hear from you and my condolences on the death of your father; I never got the chance to meet or know him, but I am grateful for the fact that he is family to me.
Walter T. Crean
[email protected]
(207) 313-6124
December 22, 2009
We just heard about Donald's death and we send our prayers and sympathy to all the family.
Phil and Jackie Sheehan, Massena, NY
John Bower
December 3, 2009
My deepest regrets & healing prayers to the entire Landers family.
Jeffrey Rauber
November 30, 2009
To the Landers Family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. God Bless you.
Jeff and Barb Rauber
November 30, 2009
Annie, please know that our prayers are with you and your entire family right now. We never met your dad, but he sure has a wonderful daughter in you! May the Lord keep you in His arms and give you strength.
Love, Bob and Carla
Mary Pierce
November 29, 2009
Dear Landers Family,
I remember so dearly all the wonderful times Fran and I had with your wonderful family. And I am especially thankful for their part in bringing the Cursillo Movement into our lives. Fran and Don will have lots of memories to share. God bless you all, Mary Pierce
Irene Jordan
November 29, 2009
Landers family, I will always remember Mr. Lander's big booming voice, his love for his kids, and his confidence in his convictions. He has left such a wonderful legacy of family and friends. Yours is a very special family. Take comfort in each other and the memories you have made. God bless!
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