Donald J. “Buck” Landry
1933-2017
Donald Joseph
“Buck” Landry left the world on Thursday,
February 16, 2017, the same way he came into the world…in the middle
of a snow storm. Having just celebrated his 84th birthday,
Donald passed away at Westford Nursing Home in Port Elgin, NB, where
he had spent the last two years under the excellent and enthusiastic
care of the entire staff.
Donald was born, January 2, 1933 to
Fidele and Marie “Bella” Landry of Church Street in Port
Elgin. Donald spent the entirety of his life living there
and was an easily recognizable part of the community.
“Buck”, as he was known to almost everyone, spent his years
sharing laughs and horse and hockey stories with everyone in the
community.
Buck was a fixture in Port
Elgin. As a member of St. Clements Catholic Church, which he
happened to live next door to his entire life, Donald was always a
presence at any church event, supper or in the parking lot shoveling
snow. Buck was also a proud and lifelong member of the Port
Elgin volunteer fire department. He managed and ran the
outdoor rink for years. He attended harness racing as often
as he could and had the special privilege of attending the
Gold Cup & Saucer race in Charlottetown for 50 years in a
row. An accomplishment he was quite proud of when he was
featured in the Moncton Times newspaper.
Though not one to talk much about it,
Buck was equally proud of his ability to overcome his substance abuse
and spent the last 40 years of his life alcohol
free.
A bachelor, Buck is survived by his
sister Isabel Jackson of Amherst, niece Karen Jackson, Halifax; nephew
Ron (Loriann) Jackson, Calgary; nephew Ken Jackson,
Amherst. He also has two grand nieces of whom he was very
proud of, Colleen and Christine both in Calgary. He also is
survived by sister-in-law Gloria Jackson, Rexton and his good friends
and neighbours, Terry and Ken Murphy of Port Elgin
In lieu of flowers, please make
donations to the St. Clements Cemetery Fund or the Port Elgin food
bank.
Arrangements are under the care and
guidance of Jones Funeral Home’s Port
Elgin location (506-364-1300) A celebration of Buck’s life
will be held at the St. Clements Catholic Church at a later date with
internment in the spring.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Buck’s online memorial at
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook
Page.

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Donald J. Buck Landry – 1933-2017.source

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