Lewiston- Fernand Raymond Landry, 98 of Lewiston died February 9, 2020 at d’Youville Pavilion. He was born in Lewiston April 5, 1921 a son of the late Pierre and Marie (Lebel) Landry. He was educated in local schools and later served his country in the US Army during World War II. He served in Northern France in the Medical Unit as a dental technician. He was very proud of his service to his country. Fernand married his true love, Lucette M. Lamontagne on July 17, 1948. Together they raised their three daughters, Patricia, Diane and Jeanne. Lucette predeceased him on November 26, 2012. He co-owned Twin City dental lab and worked with various dentists. He loved his job and retired at the age of 65 but continued to work for the business until he was 85 years old. Fernand was a member of the Elks club, was on the Board of Directors for The Lewiston Housing Authority, the Holy Family school board, he was also in a golf and bowling league, was on the Board of Directors at Peoples Bank, a member of the Exchange Club, where he was past president, and was also on the supervisory committee for the Holy Family Credit Union. He loved taking care of his beautiful flower and vegetable gardens and also loved spending every moment he could with his family. In September 2019 He was honored by Honor Flight of Maine to take a trip to Washington DC.
Fern is survived by his three daughters, Patricia Ouellette and her husband Jerry, Diane Plourde and husband Richard, and Jeanne King and her husband Skip, his six grandchildren, Michael Paradis, Craig Paradis, Tara Ruth and husband Michael, Marisa Verrill and husband Matthew, Matthew King and Meagan King. He also leaves five great grandchildren: Aiden, Dacyn, Courtney, Addison and Amelia. He was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters.
For several years he lived at Montello Heights and enjoyed his time there. The family would like to thank the caring staff at d’Youville Pavilion and the hospice staff at Androscoggin Home Health Care & Hospice .You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Fernand’s life by visiting his guestbook at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com. Visitation Fortin Lewiston Thursday, February 13 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrating on Friday, February 14 at 11 AM at Holy Family church. Committal will Follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in Fernand’s memory may do so to Honor Flight of Maine PO Box 1770 Portland Maine 04104. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Fortin Group Funeral Homes, Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton St., Lewiston 784-4584.
