Normand R. Landry, 69, of Derry, N.H., died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 in his home surrounded by his family following a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born in Lewiston, Maine on Dec. 13, 1940, a son of the late Camille and Lucienne (Ouellette) Landry, and had been a resident of Derry for the past 29 years.
He graduated from Lewiston High School, and had served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, stationed in Labrador, working on airplanes. For four years, he had been employed as body shop manager for Marcott Chevrolet in Auburn, Maine, and then worked for Fireman's Fund Insurance for 14 years, and AIG Insurance for 15 years as a technical advisor in the New England states.
He loved fishing and camping, day trips to the mountains, his birthday outings with friends, and he also enjoyed a once a year trip to Las Vegas. He was very particular in his work, and enjoyed remodeling, upkeep and maintenance, woodworking, spending time around the house, and playing pool with family.
A loving husband, father and grandfather he is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Claire (Lagasse) Landry of Derry. He was especially fond of his two granddaughters, Kalie and Tia; his two daughters and sons-in-law, Doreen and Steve Kenney of Weare, N.H. and Susan and Jeffrey Cordeiro of Litchfield, N.H. Norm also had three children from a former marriage, Amy, Brian and Gary. He is also survived by a brother, Roger Landry of Green, Maine; and a sister, Priscilla Roy of Casco, Maine; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Maurice.
ARRANGEMENTS: There are no calling hours. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at a later date in the NH Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, N.H. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amedisys Hospice, 1E Commons Drive, Unit 33, Londonderry, NH 03053. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Derry is handling the arrangements for the family. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit, www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.
