Joseph Edvard LANDRY

Joseph E. Landry SHEDIAC: Joseph Edvard Landry, 84, of Shediac, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Dr. G.-L. Dumont Hospital following a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family. Born March 9, 1924 in Dupuis Corner, he was the son of the late Edvard and Edith (LeBlanc) Landry. He established and operated many businesses starting in 1945 as manager of Cap-Pelé Co-op General Store, then, in 1947, as an insurance representative with Mutual Life, a sales representative for Marven's in 1949, co-owner and manager of Landry Bros. Furniture in 1961, owner-operator of Shediac Men's Wear in 1962, owner-operator of Shediac Dry Cleaners in 1962, and owner-operator of Sealine Realty from 1970-1993. His past service organisation are numerous; Founding President Edmundston Jr. Chamber of Commerce, past member of Edmundston Lions Club, former alderman Town of Shediac, past-president Shediac Rotary Club, past Senator of J.C.I. # 2184, former Mayor Town of Shediac from 1961-1966, past-president of Shediac Lions Club, 3rd degree member Shediac Knights of Columbus, past member of The Moncton Hospital Board of Trustees, past-president Canadian and Maritimes Retails Merchants Association, past-president of Club Boishébert, past deputy district governor Lions Club 41N1, honorary admiral for the State of Louisiana, past member of the Moncton, New Brunswick, and Canadian Real Estate Boards, a comissionner of Oaths representative, and designate of the International R.R.A & S.C.V. in 1987. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Berthe (Cormier) Landry; his three loving daughters: Diane Landry of Montréal, Louise Leger (Norbert) and Bernice Clements (Ross) both of Shediac; his four dear grandchildren: Nancy Menard (Claude) and Guy Deschamps all of Montréal, Jason Clements (Lynne) of Moncton, Jessica Butler (Curtis) of Shediac Bridge; his three precious great-grandchildren: Jessica, Sabrina, and Tommy; his brothers and sisters: Céleste Boudreau (late Alphée), Marie Robichaud (Fernand), Émerise Leger (Henri), Edvard (Gloria), Emery (Lorraine) all of Shediac, Louis (Rita) of Grand-Barachois, Charles-Yvon (Lisa) of Cap-Pelé, Archangela Bourque (Philippe) of Trois-Ruisseaux, Angèle Mouland (Bill) of Moncton; many nieces, and nephews. He is predeceased by two brothers: Ferdinand et Arsène; five half-brothers: Alfred, Aurèle, Léonel, Napoléon, Dismas. Resting at Frenette Funeral Home, 396 Main Street, Shediac (532-3297). The funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Shediac on Tuesday, September 9 at 11 a.m., Father Maurice Leger officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation Monday, from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until departure (10:50). Memorial donations to the Dr. G.-L. Dumont Hospital Foundation (Oncology) would be appreciated by the family. www.frenettefuneralhome.com SOURCE: TIMES & TRANSCRIPT SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 LISTING ID 164133