It is with heavy hearts that we had to bid farewell to our beloved René Joseph Landry, 76, of Moncton, who passed away on Thursday August 15, 2024 at the Saint John Regional Hospital Cardiac Unit. Born in Moncton, he was the son of the late Léo and Éva (Léger) Landry.

René was well respected by his co-workers at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre, with over 40 years of service. He was a very professional, dedicated and organized employee who was fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in several departments as his experience grew. René always loved a challenge. He began working in the Admission Dept. while still attending to his studies. He was fortunate to move into the Pharmacy Dept., then the Distribution Centre, and on to the Accounts Payable Dept., and returned to the Pharmacy Dept. where he retired. We should also remember that he played Santa Claus during the Christmas season, visiting patients in the Dialysis Dept., bringing lots of smiles and laughter.

René also took on the responsibility of becoming President of the Westmorland County Condominium Corporation #9 for four years.

Not an outdoor enthusiast, René was an avid reader and always had a book in hand. He also loved billiards. You could always find René at Dooly’s or the Dart Club on the weekends, or watching his favorite player Ronnie O’Sullivan on TV. His favorite sport was basketball, and his favorite teams were the Toronto Raptors followed by the Golden State Warriors, especially player Stephen Curry.

He is survived by his loving wife, Janice (Richard), with whom he had 39 years of togetherness; his sister, Claudette Cormier (late Maurice); his sister-in-law, Claudette Savoie-Landry; his brother-in-law, Guy Martin; as well as his nieces and nephews residing in Ontario and Québec. He always had the love of their precious four legged friends, their current dog Maya, as well as their previous dogs, Sandy and Fluffy.

Besides his parents, René was predeceased by three siblings: Murielle Thibodeau (François), Dr. Léo-Paul Landry (Rolande), and Thérèse Landry-Martin.

There Are No Good-byes, Where Ever You’ll Be, You’ll Be Forever In My Heart.

A special thank you to Dr. Michel D’Astous, and Dr. Léo Picard.

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) from where the funeral service will be celebrated on Friday August 23 at 11 am. Visiting hours are Thursday from 7 to 9 pm only. René’s final resting place will be at Frenette Columbarium in Moncton. Memorial donations can be made to the People for Animal Wellbeing (PAW), or the CHU Dumont Foundation (Pediatric Dept).

Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com