The death occurred peacefully, at her home in Oyster Bed Bridge, on Sunday, September 25, 2016, of Evelyn Gallant (nee Perry), wife of the late Clarence “King Goose” Gallant, aged 89. Evelyn was the beloved and devoted mother of Edward (Gerarda), Elmer (Tish), Alfred (Joan), Richard (Elizabeth), Carol (Edgar), Ann (Paul) and Gerard (Lionel); grandmother of 25; great-grandmother of 33; and great-great-grandmother of 2. She is also survived by her daughters-in-law, Melvina and Darlene; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Besides her husband, Clarence, and her parents, Peter and Margaret (Doucette) Perry, Evelyn was predeceased by her son, Johnny; her daughter-in-law, Andrea; and her grandson, Derrick. Resting at Central Queen’s Funeral Home, 2538 Glasgow Road, New Glasgow, for visitation on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The CWL will hold a Prayer Service prior to the visitation at 6:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church, South Rustico, on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Interment in St. Augustine’s Cemetery. If so desired, donations in Evelyn’s memory to St. Augustine’s Church would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent at www.peifuneralcoops.com

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