SKOWHEGAN — Robert Perry Landry, 79, passed away peacefully at Cedar Ridge Center in Skowhegan on March 23, 2017.
He born April 27, 1937, the son of Richard and Beatrice (Perry) Landry. Robert was raised in Sanford where he graduated from Sanford High School, Class of 1955. He is described in his high school yearbook as “everybody’s best friend.” Robert went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in education from Nichols College and then a master’s degree in school counseling from the University of Maine.
In 1958, Robert married Nancy (Sutton) of Sanford, and they raised their two daughters in Sanford before Robert’s work took them to Boothbay Harbor. Robert served the students at Boothbay Regional High School as their guidance director for 10 years. It was during their time in the Boothbay area that Nancy took ill and passed away in 1981. Many years later, Robert reconnected with his kindergarten classmate Judith (Eaton) and together they enjoyed retirement.
Robert, a trained concert pianist, spent his lifetime appreciating music, especially piano jazz. He diligently followed all New England athletic teams including the Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox as well as UConn’s women’s basketball team. Robert was an active member of the “Wednesday Night Warriors.” He enjoyed old classic and new cinema, theater and cribbage and he was most content to be near the water, whether it was the ocean or a lake. Most of all he treasured the time he spent with his family.
Robert is survived by: his wife, Judith McCarthy; daughter, Myrna Landry of Brunswick; daughter, Jessica Landry and her partner Gina Colantuono of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire; grandchildren, Brian Callahan, Jason Callahan and his wife, Wendy, and Kate Callahan; great-grandchildren, Aileen, Ken and Nancy Callahan; step-son, Richard McCarthy and his wife, Julie of Pittsfield; and step-grandchildren, Kael and Jenna McCarthy.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (Sutton) Landry.
Visiting hours will be held from 10-11 a.m., Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Skowhegan Federated Church where a memorial service will begin at 11a.m. with the Rev. Mark Tanner officiating. Family and friends are invited to stay for a time of remembrance and refreshments after services. Interment will be in the summer at Arundel Cemetery in Kennebunkport.
Robert’s family extends their deepest appreciation for the loving care he received at Redington-Fairview General Hospital’s ICU and Cedar Ridge Nursing Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund. Checks can be made payable to Dana-Farber with “Jimmy Fund” in the memo and mailed to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284-9168.
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