Landry, Percy Joseph

Amherst, NS

August 15, 2025

It is with deep sympathy that we announce the passing of Percy Joseph Landry, age 89, of Amherst, NS.  Percy passed away peacefully at Gables Lodge, Amherst on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Born in Amherst, he was a son of the late Percy F and Mary (Scopie) Landry.

In his younger years, Percy was a shoe salesman in Ontario.  After he and Wenda returned to Amherst, he worked with the Amherst Daily News for 41 years, retiring as Circulation Manager.  He was a member of the Holy Family Parish.  He loved the outdoors, tending to the gardens in his yard, and often providing gardening tips and advice to his friends, and family.  He also loved time in the woods hunting and fishing.

Percy will be dearly missed by his wife, the former Wenda Rector, Amherst; sister Anne Marie Garcia (Francisco), Edmonton, AB; his niece, who was like a daughter to he and Wenda, Kim (Colin) McCormick and their two children Maria and Matthew; as well as nieces and nephews Theresa Landry, Mary Louise (Allan) Porter, Richard (Evange) Landry, Susan (Chris) Chapman, and Donna (JD) Surrette; brother in law Doug Hyatt; sisters in law Carolyn Smith, Alice Smith and Brenda Lee Rector; nephews Greg and Jonathan Rector.

The truest friend anyone could ever ask for, James Morris has been there for Percy for over 50 years.  They helped each other out through the good and the bad.

He was predeceased by his brother Robert and his wife Marcella; step brother David "Bud" Smith; brother in law Clayton Smith, and sister in law Violetta Hyatt.

Percy wasn't just a resident, he was like a family member to the many staff and nurses at Gables Lodge.  They loved spending time with him as much as he loved their attention, from treats to special visits even on their days off.  A true heartfelt thanks from his family for making him feel so important.

Funeral Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2 PM from the Holy Family Parish Church, Deacon Howard Gotell officiating. 

Burial will take place in the St. Charles-Nativity Cemetery.

Those wishing to make a donation in Percy's memory may do so to the Holy Family Parish or a charity of your choice.