CALIFORNIA, Md. – Cherie Porter Landry, 32, suffering from Celiac disease, died Nov. 23, 2007, from a heart attack at Bethesda Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Md. Cherie was born Nov. 9, 1975, in Lincoln, the daughter of Wendell and Bonnie (McCarthy) Porter. She was the wife of Daniel Landry, married Oct. 25, 2003, and they have a beautiful little 2-year-old girl, Dana, who has her mother’s smile. She graduated from Mattanawcook Academy in 1994, attended University of Maine and earned a degree in chemical engineering in 1998. She received a Master of Science in materials science and engineering in 2002, while employed at Fairchild Semiconductor, South Portland. She was, at the time of her death, employed as an associate instructor with Texas A & M University in Texas and Maryland. In school, she enjoyed the Lincoln Loons choral group, junior and senior high school musicals and band. She was a member of cross-country running and downhill ski teams. At the university, she was a member of the marching band and service sorority Tau Beta Sigma. She volunteered at the Maine Center for the Blind, Habitat for Humanity, Adopt-a-Soldier Program and the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. She was recently recognized by the Dallas chapter of the NFCA for her commitment and effort in raising awareness about Celiac disease. She was known for her random acts of kindness, sense of humor, upbeat attitude and contagious smile. She had a wonderful knack for brightening the lives of everyone she met. She is survived by her husband, daughter, parents; cherished brother, Ivan Porter; grandfather, Ivan and Lena McCarthy; Uncle Michael and Alice McCarthy; Uncle Peter and Jacinthe McCarthy; Aunt Barbara (McCarthy) Chaille; cousins, Nina, Christine, Jason and Jonathan; Aunt Jean and Bill German; Uncle John and Judy Porter; her in-laws, Zoel and Denise Landry; sister-in-law, Christine and Jason Michaud, Ella, Eben; brother-in-law, Craig and Linda Landry, Samantha, Craig Jr. She will be sadly missed by family, friends, co-workers and her dearest friend, Gretchen. Visiting hours are 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, and 1-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, where funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Darrell Joiner officiating. Interment will be at Lincoln Cemetery. Those who wish may donate in her memory to the National Foundation for Celiac Research. Donations may be left at the funeral home. For an online register book, please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com
CHERIE PORTER LANDRY
