John Francis Landry

Funeral service for the late John Francis ‘Jack’ Landry, 77, Port Hawkesbury, was held August 4 in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Port Hawkesbury, with Father Conrad Edwards officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Mr. Landry died July 30, 2018, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. He was the oldest son of the late Maynard Landry and Ann Laffin. He worked at Co-op Building Supplies in Port Hawkesbury for 32 years. He then went on to work at Schwartz Furniture Store in Port Hastings for 18 years. He was a member of the Lions Club for more than 40 years, lifetime member of the Lion Foundation with dedicated Humanitarian Service Award and served as president and director. He volunteered many years to Strait Area Minor Hockey Association. He enjoyed a good crib game, was an avid bowler, enjoyed many rounds of golf, and loved his Blue Jays and Maple Leafs. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elda ‘Jessie’ (Daley); three children, Kara (Anthony) Malley, Vancouver, British Columbia; John (Sheila) Landry, Port Hawkesbury; Lisa Landry and Ed Hubbard, Kentville; six grandchildren, Kristen (Jamie) Fraser, Fort Lauderdale Florida; MacKenzie Warner, Chatham, Ontario; Mitchell (Dominica) Landry, Kingston, Ont.; Tyler (Janelle) Landry, Port Hawkesbury; Kyle Landry, Yellowknife Northwest Territories; Morgan Landry, Port Hawkesbury; four great-grandchildren, Diana Landry, Mabel Fraser, Athena Landry, Evelyn Fraser; 10 siblings, Pauline Hayman, New Glasgow; Patsy Bourguignon, Stellarton; Peter (Marg) Landry, Trenton; Nancy Landry, Stellarton; Glen Landry, Stellarton; Linda (Bill) MacKay Trenton; Billy Landry, Trenton; Theresa (Dave) Wing, Pictou County; Darlene (Dave) Griffin, Trenton; Connie Landry Trenton. He was predeceased by a brother, in infancy. Memorial donations may be made to Parkinson’s Society of Canada Maritime Region or to St. Joseph Parish. Online condolences: www.haverstocks.com