Robert Joseph Landry

Athol - Robert J Landry, 76 of Athol passed away on Tuesday January 23, 2018 at Athol Memorial Hospital after fighting a long illness. Bob was born in Athol on May 3, 1941 and spent all of his life here, graduating in 1961 from Athol High School. Bob continued his education at the Worcester Museum School of Art and was employed at the L. S. Starrett Company as an Inspector of incoming castings and forgings, retiring after 47 years. Bob participated in the Ham Radio Club for many years. Bob pursued many creative endeavors including painting, gardening, woodworking, home repair, and his dogs. Bob spent time throughout his life on Lake Ellis where he lived, fishing, boating, and swimming like a fish. His friendly nature and natural generosity were inviting to many who enjoyed his company on many ‘Friday Nights’ as well as on annual July 4th family camping trips to the Rhode Island shore. Bob was loved, respected and an inspiration to his brothers, sisters, many nieces and nephews, friends and coworkers. Bob leaves his beloved wife of 35 years, Pamela (Grossi) Landry, sister Teresa Battaini of Florida, sister Joyce Rouselle of Athol, Brother Roland Landry of Florida and brother Francis Landry, C.P. of Pennsylvania. He was predeceased by a brother Edward Landry and a sister, Jean Landry. Bob’s smile for everyone and his legendary sense of humor will be missed by all. Arrangements will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Shaggy Dog Rescue, Attn: Kathy Wetmore 1337 Banks St. Houston, TX 77006. To leave an online condolence please visit mackfamilyfh.com Fiske Murphy & Mack Funeral Home 110 New Athol Rd. Orange is directing arrangements.