Mrs. Virginia "Midge" Landry

Virginia A. (Midge) Rumrill Landry, esteemed and respectfully recognized by her titles "Mother Midge" and "Matriarch." Born December 29th, 1935 Daughter of the late Virginia R.Vanslett, of Detroit, MI and Franklin E. Rumrill Sr. of Royalston, Ma Beloved wife of Leo A. Landry Sr. of Lowell, who predeceased her in March of 1985. Mother Midge was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, now Holy Family Parish, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, member of the Blessed Virgin Sodality, and past President of the Legion of Mary. She taught CCD and assisted Fr. John Madigan with RCIA. She was also a communicant of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Pepperell, MA, where she resided for 10 years and counted collections monthly. She supported various organizations including Our Lady of the Snows, the Marinist Missionaries, Sacred Heart League, Passionist Missionaries, EWTN, PBS, St. Jude Children's Hospital, MSPCA, and USPCA. She strongly advocated for the compassionate treatment of all animals, especially dogs and cats. For many years, she served as a Presser and Union Steward at the Lowell Dress Company. She also worked as an Accountant at the Greater Lowell Regional High School for seven years. After completing her education, she joined the MITRE Corporation as an Information Specialist, where she remained until her retirement in 2008. She is survived by her two children, Leo A. Landry Jr. and his fiancée Mary Jo Winter of Auburn, MA, and Deborah Aherrera and her husband Daniel of Manchester, NH. She has five grandchildren: Keith Landry, April Landry, Kristy Landry, Mikaela (Aherrera) Marrison, and Rebeka Aherrera. Additionally, she has five great-grandchildren: Selena Landry, Brielle Landry, Phoenix Landry, Shayne Landry-O’Connell and Harlow Marison. Also, she is truly Blessed to have met her four great-great-grandchildren, Vylet O’Connell, Nova Landry, Maddox Landry, and Hendrix Landry. She is also survived by her brother, Franklin E. Rumrill Jr., and his wife, Kathy, of Plant City, FL; her sister, Elizabeth Mello, of Londonderry, NH; three paternal half-sisters, Lynn Gordon of Virginia Beach, VA, Mary Overstreet of Tampa, FL, and Patricia Rico and her husband, Mark, of Tampa, FL; as well as one paternal half-brother, Michael Rumrill, and his wife, Lynn, of Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her maternal aunt, Jacqueline Fadden of Lowell, her brother-in-law, Francis Desruisseaux of Lowell, and her sister-in-law and dear friend, Eva Landry Dupont, also of Lowell. Additionally, she leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and many cousins. She also considered several individuals as her "Other Children" or "Foster Children." She was the sister of the late William Rumrill, Frances (Rumrill) Perry, and Kathleen (Rumrill) Desruisseaux. Additionally, she had two paternal half-brothers, Edward “Butch” Rumrill, and Fredrick (Ricky) Rumrill. She was also the mother-in-law to the late Cynthia (Cindy) Landry. Her warmth, generosity, and unwavering faith touched all who knew her. A cherished Matriarch, she took immense pride in the accomplishments and joys of her extended family, never missing a birthday, milestone, or opportunity to encourage those she loved. But if you dare disrespect or misbehave toward her,you had another thing comin’. Passionate about lifelong learning, she inspired others by her example of curiosity and resilience. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND VIRGINIA’S CALLING HOURS ON MONDAY MORNING, JUNE 30, 2025, FROM 9 AM UNTIL 11 AM AT THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL. HER FUNERAL MASS WILL FOLLOW AT 12 PM AT THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 144 E. MERRIMACK STREET LOWELL . BURIAL WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE ST JOSEPH’S CEMETERY E. CHELMSFORD. FOLLOWING THE BURIAL, ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND A COOKOUT AT MOTHER MIDGE'S HOME AT 191 ASH STREET NASHUA, NH . ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com

Mrs. Virginia "Midge" Landry

December 29, 1935 - June 25, 2025