DEXTER- Zepharine M. Landry, 95, died December 21, 2009, at a Dexter health care facility. She was born March 19, 1914, in Dexter, daughter of Joseph and Mabel (Clukey) Landry.

She was a communicant of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Dexter. Zeph was an avid golfer and very reluctantly gave it up at age 88. She never had children of her own, but loved to spend time with her nieces and nephews, especially at the camp on Ripley Pond.

She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred Landry; brothers, Clifford, Reginald, Phillip, and Donald; sisters, Eva, Evelyn, and Florence.

She will be greatly missed by a special niece, Florice Gilbert Laferrier of Dixfield, and a very special nephew and his wife, Graydon and Jane Gilbert of Dexter. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, including 2 very special great nephews, Michael Landry, and his wife, Irene of CT, and David Gilbert and his wife, Nancy of Palmyra.

Zeph's family extends special thanks to Doug Doyon and David Denbow, who in Zeph's life sang like angels; Also to a special friend Ethel Lenz of FL. The family also extends special gratitude for the love and care given by Dexter Health Care, as well as the love and comfort of Lilly.

Graveside memorial services will be held at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Dexter in the spring.

Memorial donations may be sent to Dexter Health Care, 64 Park St., Dexter, ME 04930.

Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Dexter.