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Robert Landry Obituary
Born and raised in the French-Canadian community of Blackstone, MA and Woonsocket, RI, he graduated from Mount Saint Charles Academy and Bryant College. He married his late wife Jeannine (Carreau) Landry in 1956 and she accompanied him in Germany during his Army service. Returning to the states, they raised five children. Their life together included close ties to extended family, family travels, and a firm spiritual foundation. His lifelong career in banking led him from MA to FL in 1974, moving the family to Coral Gables, later culminating his career in California as Sr. Vice President of Private Banking, then retiring back in FL to be near his family. His personal interests included being on Bryant's National Alumni Council, being heavily involved with his neighborhood association, being an active church member, and being an advocate for social justice, inclusion, and equity. For many years he hosted two annual family gatherings - Springfest and Thanksgiving. He was a bright spirit, embodying love, kindness and compassion, and embracing everyone he encountered with unconditional acceptance.
He was the son of the late Theodore and Germaine (Dalpe) Landry, the brother of the late Gabrielle [Bernell] Jordan and Muriel [David] Murray, and the father of the late Marc Landry. He is survived by his second spouse Donald Kinghorn, whom he met in 1988 and married in 2005 in Provincetown, MA; his children Lise Landry Alives and her husband Johny Alives, Robert "Rob" Landry, Jr and his wife Wendy, Denise VanGelder, Roger Landry, and daughter-in-law Janet (Alcorn) Landry, all living in Florida; his siblings Lucille Ortner of Sarasota, and Pauline Landry of Woonsocket; and many extended family members including 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. We honor and celebrate each season of his life. His physical presence will be deeply missed but his legacy will shine forever.
Donations in Bob's memory can be made to Bryant College at https://www.bryant.edu/giving-bryant (select Your Choice Your Gift, then Bryant Center for Diversity and Inclusion), or Church of the Trinity MCC at https://www.trinitymcc.com/ giving.
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Connie Norton
December 13, 2020
When we moved into Oak Court in Sarasota, Florida, Bob was a welcoming neighbor. He would spend as much time as we needed to become acclimated to the customs and practices of our community. He also spent hours every week with the landscape company keeping our community clean and green.
We so miss him.
Connie and wendy
Richard Kaye
October 3, 2020
"Bob", affectionately known to me as Denise's dad, was always very nice to me, welcoming me into his home, and family.
He was a father that was always available to his family, offering his comfort, wisdom, and gardening skills.
He also was a fantastic host for the family's Thanksgiving celebration. Keeping some quite fun and interesting traditions alive. Even after passing the torch, first to Denise, then Roger, his contributions to the event will never truly be replaced.
He had strong beliefs in how to live his life, but would still listen to a subjective opinion, and even if he disagreed with it, wouldn't condemn it, but would offer his insight, in that some mutual ground may be found.
All together, he was a good hearted man, a great family leader, a distinguished man in his community, and a man that will truly be missed.
My prayers go out for him.
May he rest in peace.
Oliver Dill
October 2, 2020
Bob was a dear friend and constant source of great inspiration to me! I will sorely miss him, but will cherish his memory with deep fondness.
Betsy, Jackie and Nicole Gersley
October 2, 2020
My daughters and I, send loving thoughts to all of his family and friends, during such an emotional time! Big hugs to all!
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Bob Dodd
October 2, 2020
Bob was an extraordinary friend, a kind and gracious person. He will be greatly missed.
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