Michael Thomas Landry

November 27, 1957 – November 6, 2024

Michael Landry passed away at home on November 6, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Springfield, MA, to Paul and Frances Landry. His family moved to South Burlington in 1971. He graduated from Rice Memorial High School in 1975 and subsequently attended UVM, where he obtained an associates degree in medical lab science, later returning for his bachelor's degree.

Mike was an employee of UVMMC, under its various names, for 38 years. He met his wife Nancy while working in the chemistry lab. While working in the lab, he returned to UVM, achieving a masters degree in computer science. He then left the lab to work in Information Systems until his retirement in May of 2020.

Mike and Nancy raised their two children, Kaitlin and Joseph, in a wonderful neighborhood in Colchester. Mike was a very dedicated father, fully immersing himself in any sports or other activities that the kids were interested in. He taught them to appreciate life, and to value family above all else. He enjoyed taking them on many trips around the US as children, and then to Ireland and Croatia as adults.

Mike was an intelligent, athletic, and creative person, who seemed like he could do anything well, except maybe golf… He was an avid photographer, capturing thousands of images of nature's beauty. He was kind and compassionate, and never missed an opportunity to make a joke. He kept his sense of humor right to the end of his life.

Mike and Nancy shared their lives completely. They did everything together as partners, from home improvement projects to traveling the world, and everything in between. Even during Mike's cancer treatments, he pushed himself to keep going and going. He never stopped exploring and learning.

Mike fought his cancer valiantly and was willing to do whatever it took, including participating in an experimental study at Sloan Kettering. This year, Mike was determined to hold his first grandchild in his arms, and to attend his son's wedding. These events brought him so much joy.

Mike was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife Nancy, daughter Kaitlin and partner Kirill, son Joseph and wife Hannah, and grandson Ronan. He is also survived by his sister Lynn and husband Art Johnson, and brother Stephen.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to UVMMC Home Health & Hospice, and/or the Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI).

The celebration of Michael's life will include a wake at LaVigne Funeral & Cremation Service, 132 Main St., Winooski, on Wednesday, November 13th, from 5pm-7pm. A funeral Mass will follow on Thursday November 14th, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Winooski, at 11:30am.