BIDDEFORD — Renald R. Landry, 94, of Biddeford, passed away at Wardwell Home in Saco on Saturday, July 21, 2018.
He was born in Biddeford on Feb. 12, 1924, a son of Josephat and Cordelia (Binette) Landry. He was a graduate of St. Louis High School, Class of 1941.
On April 19, 1947, he married the love of his life, Juliette (Tardif) Landry. They were happily married for nearly 65 years.
He served in the United States Army in Europe during World War II from March 1943 to December 1945.
After the war, he completed the machinist apprenticeship program at Saco Lowell. Following that, he was employed by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for 36 years, retiring in 1986 as a planner.
He enjoyed traveling with his wife and family, golfing, bowling, reading and attending his children’s and grandchildren’s events.
Renald was a member of the St. Louis Alumni Association, where he volunteered his time in support of the school. He was a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
He was predeceased by his wife Juliette Landry on April 7, 2012, one brother Aime Landry, and his daughter-in-law Diane (Pepin) Landry.
He is survived by three children, Richard R. Landry and Marie Potvin, Therese A. Tremblay and her husband Giles and Joanne J. McInnis and husband Mark; six grandchildren, John Landry and his wife Michele , Carl Landry and his wife Laura, James Tremblay and Vanessa Gordon, Matthew McInnis and his wife Melissa, Meghan McInnis Doyon and Erin Ponnou-Delaffon and her husband Jean Benoit. He is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Jacob, Brooke, Bridget, Abigail, Desmond, Charlotte, Duncan, Allison, Julia, Clara, Samuel; and one step-great-granddaughter Caitlyn.
Services are private. To view Renald’s memorial page or leave an online condolence, please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com
The family would like to thank Wardwell Home for all their care and support during his stay and especially at the family’s time of need.
If friends desire, donations in Renald’s name can be made to Wardwell Home, 43 Middle Street, Saco, ME. 04072.
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