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JOHN LANDRY Obituary
Jack was an Army veteran of World War II, with service in the European African Middle Eastern theaters, Rhineland, Ardennes and central Europe. During the war, he transported blood to military hospitals and had been a chef. He was employed for 33 years by S.D. Warren and Scott Paper Mill in Westbrook.
He was predeceased by his son Bruce John Landry, four brothers and a sister.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy Parlin Landry, of Pittston; two children, Gladys Yankowsky, of Portland, and Anthony M. Landry, of Westbrook; four grandsons; two granddaughters; a great-granddaughter, three great-grandsons; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visiting hours will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner. A funeral service with military honors will follow after the visiting hours at 12:30 p.m. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook.
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Sharon Phelps
September 5, 2012
Gladys, with thoughts and prayers on the loss of your dad. With sympathy. Hayden & Sharon
Tony Yankowsky
September 2, 2012
The one thing I will miss and always have memories of,is all the Thanksgivings and Christmases he was with us all for.He was a very loyal Grandfather,Father,and Husband to his family and he will be missed greatly by us all.
September 1, 2012
Dear sister Dot, we are so sorry that Jack passed away, but he will be in a better place with no more pain. Dot, Gladdy and Tony with sympathy and love to all of you; Sister, Arlene and Brother-in-law Gerald. Peaceful thoughts for all.
Mrs. Dorothy Landry
September 1, 2012
Dear Mrs Landry
God breathes into us the breath of life. At journey's end, He recieves back that precious gift of life. And life begins again in the Land of Beginning Again. May God be close with His comfort ... Rev R.G. Harris, Jr.
Bill & Diana Lathrop
Diana Frith-Lathrop
September 1, 2012
My Uncle Jack was the first man "during my teen years" that made me feel special. He always made me feel beautiful in a time when I needed to feel validated. Thank you Uncle Jack. You will always have a very special place in my heart. Weekend trips to Westbrook were the greatest.
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Velva Coffman
August 31, 2012
To all the family. I am very sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man that I am glad I got to meet. My heart is with you my best friend Sherry Wintle. Love, Velva
Alyssa
August 31, 2012
I'm sorry for your loss.May you find comfort in the God of peace.
Deb Joyce
August 31, 2012
Gladdie,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
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