GALLANT, CLEMENT - It is with deep sadness that we must announce the sudden passing of Clement A. "Clem" Gallant, age 70, of Melrose. Clem passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family on August 28, 2012 at the Moncton Hospital. Born in Cross Point, PQ in 1941, he was a son of the late Edmond and Evangeline (Wilmot) Gallant. Clem was a member of the St. Bartholomew's Roman Catholic Church where he was a caretaker; a member of the Cape Tormentine Royal Canadian Legion, where he organized the Thursday night card parties; and the Knights of Columbus - 4th Degree Roy M. MacDonald Assembly and 3rd Degree Moncton Council 1310. A good provider and a good friend to all, he was always willing to help someone in need. He was an avid gardener and his vegetables won many ribbons at the Port Elgin County Fair. He was the loving husband to Aline (Bordage) Gallant and father to son, Roland of Moncton; daughter, Wendy (Rene) Thibodeau, of St. Antoine; and son, Marc of Melrose. Grandfather to Venessa Thibodeau of Dieppe and Julien Thibodeau of St. Antoine. Great-grandfather to Savannah Thibodeau of Dieppe. He also leaves to mourn his sisters, Doris (Ken) Johnson, Moncton and Eileen and Dianne Gallant of Melrose; and brothers, Raymond (Noella) Gallant of Lakeville and Yvon Gallant of Melrose. Also his godmother, Florina Wilmot of Cross Point, PQ.
Arrangements are in the care of Jones Funeral Home, 3 West Main St, Port Elgin, NB (538-2241) where visiting hours will take place on Thursday, August 30, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Parish prayers and a Royal Canadian Legion service will be offered during evening visitation Thursday. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the St. Bartholomew Roman Catholic Church on Friday, August 31, 2012 at 11:00 am, Father Allison Carroll officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in Clem's memory may do so to the St. Bartholomew Parish Cemetery or a charity of your choice. www.jonesfuneralhome.ca