Michael
Landry passed away at home on November 6, 2024, surrounded by his
family.
He
was born in Springfield, Mass., to Paul and Frances Landry. His
family moved to South Burlington in 1971. He graduated from Rice
Memorial High School in 1975 and subsequently attended the University
of Vermont, where he obtained an associate’s degree in medical lab
science and later returned for his bachelor’s degree.
Mike
was an employee of University of Vermont Medical Center, under its
various names, for 38 years. He met his wife, Nancy, while working in
the chemistry lab. While working in the lab, he returned to UVM and
received a master’s degree in computer science. He then left the
lab to work in information systems until his retirement in May 2020.
Mike
and Nancy raised their two children, Kaitlin and Joseph, in a
wonderful neighborhood in Colchester. Mike was a very dedicated
father and fully immersed himself in any sports or other activities
that the kids were interested in. He taught them to appreciate life
and to value family above all else. He enjoyed taking them on many
trips around the U.S. as children and then to Ireland and Croatia as
adults.
Mike
was an intelligent, athletic and creative person, who seemed like he
could do anything well, except maybe golf…. He was an avid
photographer, capturing thousands of images of nature’s beauty. He
was kind and compassionate and never missed an opportunity to make a
joke. He kept his sense of humor right to the end of his life.
Mike
and Nancy shared their lives completely. They did everything together
as partners, from home improvement projects to traveling the world,
and everything in between. Even during Mike’s cancer treatments, he
pushed himself to keep going and going. He never stopped exploring
and learning.
Mike
fought his cancer valiantly and was willing to do whatever it took,
including participating in an experimental study at Sloan Kettering.
This year, Mike was determined to hold his first grandchild in his
arms and to attend his son’s wedding. These events brought him so
much joy.
Mike
was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Nancy;
daughter, Kaitlin, and partner, Kirill; son, Joseph, and wife,
Hannah, and grandson, Ronan. He is also survived by his sister, Lynn,
and husband, Art Johnson, and brother, Stephen.
In
lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to UVMMC Home Health & Hospice and/or the Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI).
The
celebration of Michael’s life will include a wake at LaVigne
Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Main St., Winooski, on
Wednesday, November 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral mass will follow
on Thursday, November 14, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Winooski,
at 11:30 a.m. To send condolences to his family please visit
vtfuneralhomes.com.
This article appears in Nov 6-12, 2024.