DALTON - Ernest R. Landry, 79, died Wednesday morning, January 22, 2020, at The Morrison in Whitefield.
Mr. Landry was born in Berlin, NH, on March 10, 1940, the son of Norman and Gladys Cross. He was raised in Lancaster and served with the US Army in Berlin, Germany.
For a time Ernie worked at the Groveton paper mill before starting his lifelong work in construction. For many years he worked for R.S. Audley, Inc. including construction of the Alaskan pipeline and also Seaward Construction Ltd where he retired as an operator foreman. During his retirement he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving family members include his three children, Eric Landry of Stratford, Christopher Landry of Dalton, Tara Landry of Lancaster; six grandchildren, Dylan, Cheyenne, Dakota, Morgan, Cooper, Carson; and several great-grandchildren.
Memorial visiting hours will be held Monday evening, January 27, from 5:00 -7:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A graveside service with military honors will be held in the spring.