This is my postmortem blog. I wanted to share a couple of pictures. They show my beautiful home that I came home to during my last days. My children were all there. My good patients and friends, the Bartletts, came to my house unannounced. They placed beautiful lights on our outside Christmas tree. They knew how much I’d love to do that. I can see the tree every day until I died. My family decorated my room for Christmas. It was beautiful. Our final dinners were spectacular. They were prepared by my family. Supplements were provided by my patients. We had great wine and special bread along with a great meal. Martha’s dad blessed us with a prayer from their home in Trinidad.

All of the letters that were sent to me by all of my patients are just unbelievable. Some of you spent an exceptional amount of time on these. You recap the hard times we went through with different medical illnesses and what I have done for the community. You brought back all sorts of memories. There were hundreds of cards, calls, letters, texts and emails. They made my last days so peaceful. To have this done before my death is just incredible. I would never have heard or seen any of this. I would not have tasted the cookies, bread, candies, and fruit. Yes, Charlie and Karen, I even downed a glass of fine wine! What a blessed career I had and such wonderful patients.

Medical students wrote to me from across the country. They shared how I had mentored them. They told me how I had changed their lives. I had taught many residents, and they wrote to me, now established physicians, as how I influenced their careers. My army colleagues, who are doctors from all over the country, reached out to me. I hadn’t seen them for 30 or 40 years. The support has been remarkable. Obviously all the cards, food, wine, and love is so appreciative. I did treat you as my family. I’m so glad you shared all of this with me in my final days. It kept me occupied and completely at peace with my decision.

Practicing medicine is such a privilege, All of these comments and letters have proven that. It was quite remarkable and touching. I loved my career.

My biggest worry is my medical practice has not been completely turned over in a prompt fashion. I ask for your patience. This situation has been very difficult for Justine. She is trying to handle everything else. If MDVIP can’t provide a physician, there are physicians in the community willing to take my patients. These doctors have stepped up and said they were willing to take my patients, even though their panels are full. Many of them I had mentored over the years. I appreciate them and the fact that I know you will all get good care. There will be a transition, it will take time, please be patient. My staff is doing the best possible thing they can do under the circumstances. I appreciate that.

I was well prepared for my ending. Justine and I have had clear advance directives for years. If you did not know, end of life care was a focus of my fellowship. I have done research and written papers on this topic.

My family was with me at my bedside. Friends were wishing me well. The environment was beautiful, peaceful, and loving. I suspect it was a peaceful ending.

The greatest joy was having my boys and their wives and Justine with me. We spent hours recalling great memories of the kids growing up. We talked about good times, and we talked about bad times. We entertained ourselves. It was so peaceful and comforting. My wife, Justine, is a rock, and it’s just amazing. My children are wonderful. Raising them was hard work. Despite the challenges, it was the greatest joy of my life. I know how much they do love me.

I will miss all of it, and I’m hopefully going to a better place. Live well. Die well.

Thank you and I love you all. Frank

A Thank You From the Landry Family

The Landry family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone. We thank our family, friends, his wonderful patients, and the entire community from the bottom of our hearts. Your love, prayers, stories, and support have lifted us during one of the most difficult moments of our lives.

He lived a beautiful, meaningful life—one filled with compassion, service, laughter, and purpose. He touched countless lives with his kindness and dedicated his days to helping others. Knowing how deeply he was loved brings us great comfort.

His passing was peaceful, surrounded by those who adored him. In his final days, he felt the warmth of your messages. He felt the strength of your love. He also felt the impact he made in this world. We are grateful that he left this life wrapped in so much care.

Thank you for standing with us, grieving with us, and celebrating the incredible man he was. Your support has been a reminder of how special he truly was to so many.

With love and appreciation,
The Landry Family

If you would like to attend the funeral, it will be held at the Chapel of Saint Michael Archangel. The location is at Saint Michael’s College (810 Campus Rd, Colchester, VT 05439) on 12/12/25 at 10am.