Obituary of Gabriel Gallant

It is with great sadness that the family of Gabe announce his passing at his home surrounded by his family, On July 2nd 2016 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of Justine Gallant for 65 years, Cherished father of Paul (Ninetta) and Marc (Lina). Adored grandpa of Jason (Sheri) Andrew (Ali), Blake (Lindsey), Craig, Jessica and Madison, Great grandfather of Davina, Malcolm, Sophia and Cole. Survived by his sisters and brothers: Marguerite (Antonin Bouchard), Anne Marie (Paul Arseneault), Lucien (Claudette), Evangeline (Conrad Fortier), Anastasie (Robert Levesque), Gerard (Linda Strong), Pauline (Robert Menard), Francois (Claudette) and Delphis (Diane) all of Quebec. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews. Gabe was predeceased by two children Andre and Marcel of Welland, Sister Therese Smith of Arizona, Sister Juliette, Brother Louis, Brother Roland Giroux all of Quebec, his father and mother Jean and Rose (De Lima Gaudreau). He was born in St. Alexis Matapedia co. Bonaventure in 1920. He joined the army in 1942 for World War 11 and was sent overseas where he became a member of the army service corps, stationed in England. He took part in the invasion of Normandy in 1944 and remained there until 1946. Upon his return home he went to school in Moncton New Brunswick to learn the art of barbering. He came to Welland in 1947 where he met his love in 1950 and married in 1951. He set up shop on King St. then moved to Main St where he worked for the next 55 years in his trade. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4 since 1947, one of the founders of the True Sports Hunt Club, a member of the Caisse Populaire since 1947, a life member of the Knights of Columbus, President of the French Canadian Business Association 1961-1962. He returned to Normandy with his wife Justine for the 50th anniversary of the Invasion in 1994. His passions were fishing, hunting, his garden, and his dart games on Wednesday at the Legion but most of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Details The family will receive relatives and friends at the Welland Funeral Home 827 East Main St. Welland , on Wednesday from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. The funeral service will be held at 11am in Eglise Sacre Coeur on Thursday. Vigil prayer for Gabriel will be celebrated Wednesday evening at 8pm. the Royal Canadian Legion will have a service at 7:30 on Wednesday. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy donations can be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4 Service Information