(1922-2010) - SAINT CHARLES, NB - Leonard Gallant, 88, of Saint Charles passed away peacefully at the Stella Maris Hospital, St. Anne de Kent on Sunday November 21st, 2010. Born in Saint Charles he was son of the late Placide and Delia (Vautour) Gallant. Leonard was a veteran and served in the Canadian Army during WW II. Before retiring he was employed at Saint John City Transit and also worked as a bodyman. Leonard will be sadly missed by his two daughters; Brenda Gallant (Sid Mucksworthy) of Saint John, Angela Hachey (Allan) of Bloomfield, five sons; Ronny (Pat) of Riverview, James of Saint Charles, Larry (Shirley) of Saint John, Paul (Albina) of Saint John, Patrick of Saint John, many grandchildren and great grandchildren; five sisters; Bella LeBlanc (late Ovila) of Saint Paul, Semida Poirier (Marcel) of Cherry Valley, MASS, Elodie Maillet (Alonzo) of Leominster, MASS, Fabiola Pitre (late Alonzo) of Saint John, Regina Chevarie (late Leo) of Saint John, two brothers; Thomas of Saint Charles, Joe (Diana) of Saint Charles, many nieces and nephews. Leonard was predeceased by his wife; Rita (Leclerc) Gallant, two brothers; Adolph and Hubert.
Resting at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto with visitation on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9, Thursday at 11:30 am until departure for the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 25th, 2010 at 1:30 PM, Saint Charles Borromée Roman Catholic Church, Saint Charles. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. If so desired donations to the New Brunswick Heart and Stoke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252).