John William Gallant
Passed on: December 11th, 2008
87, Dominion It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John William Gallant of Mitchell Avenue, Dominion on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, at his residence. Born in Reserve Mines, he was the son of the late Simon and Mary Agnes (Gillis) Gallant. John was a veteran of the Second World War and served overseas with the Cape Breton Highlanders. He enjoyed going for walks and spending time with his family. John will be sadly missed by his daughter, Mary Frances (William) Gaudet; grandchildren, Kim (Corey), Jennifer, Christine, Eddy; and great-grandson, David, whom he adored. He will be sadly missed by two sisters, Winnifred (John) Reid and Florence (Joey) O'Neil. Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his wife, Frances (Keats) Gallant, in 1992 and three brothers, Angie, Walter and Ambrose. Visitation is today (Monday, Dec. 15) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral service officiated by Rev. Gerald Campbell is Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel followed by interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Reserve Mines. Condolences to the family can be expressed through the funeral home website www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
