LANDRY, G. D. ‘Gordie’
Three Brooks
  LANDRY, Gordon Daniel ‘Gordie’- Sgt CD II, Age 46, of Pictou and Three Brooks, passed away February 14, 2016 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.  
Born in Pictou he was a son of Wilda (Langille), Pictou & the late Daniel ‘Tony’ Landry. 
Gordie attended West Pictou District High School, and at the age of 17 joined the Canadian Armed Forces (Army). He served 27 years with the 1st Battalion Nova Scotia Highlanders (Pictou). During his career and as a Peacekeeper, he had the opportunity to travel to various parts of the world including, Afghanistan, Virginia and Quebec, just to mention a few.
Gordie, lovingly known as “Thor” by his military friends and family, received the Canadian Decoration Medal, and the General Campaign Star for service in Afghanistan. Aside from his military career, Gordie enjoyed seasonal fishing with his family and friends. He also enjoyed a mean game of baseball over the years, watching a good football game, and had a passion for playing darts. He had a great sense of humor and was thought of very highly by his peers, a military leader and role model for many. He was also a very humble family man, and was very close to all. He will be sadly missed and never forgotten.  
Surviving are the love of his life, girlfriend, Michelle Jollymore, Pictou; mother, Wilda Landry (Andrew ‘Pops’ Lynch), Three Brooks; sisters, Jean (Eldon) Coughlan, Belleville, Ont; Elsie Landry-Heighton (Melvin), Pictou; and brother, Charlie, Three Brooks. Gordie is also survived by his lifelong friend, Dave MacKay, Pictou; godsons, Josh Heighton and Nicholas Bray; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.  
He was predeceased by brothers, Danny and Mike; sisters, Cathy and Victoria.  
Visitation will be held from 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Wednesday in the McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM on Thursday in Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, Pictou with Father Peter MacDonald officiating. A reception will follow in the parish hall.  
Family flowers only please, donations in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
www.mclarenfuneral.ca