The death occurred peacefully and surrounded by her loving family at the Perrin's Clinton View Lodge, Clinton, on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, of Mary "Irene" Gallant (nee Arsenault) of Summerside, aged 96 years. Irene was born on January 28, 1912, in Egmont Bay to her late parents Tim and Loretta Arsenault. Beloved wife the late Fred (Holman) Gallant and loving mother of Ernie (June) of Summerside. Also lovingly remembered by her four grandchildren, her seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandaughter along with several nieces and nephews. Survived by her sister Corinne Arsenault of Summerside. Besides her parents and her husband, Irene was predeceased by her son Allan (Yip), her brothers: Ernest, Leo, Leonard and Sid and her sisters: Exineina, Madeline, Rita, Aldea and Bella. Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Road, Summerside until Tuesday, Nov. 4, then to St. Paul's Church, Summerside for funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment in the church cemetery. Visiting hours on Monday, 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Irene's memory to digital mammography unit of the Prince County Hospital or Perrin's Clinton View Lodge equipment fund would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made at epfuneral@pei.aibn.com. Arrangements entrusted to the East Prince Funeral Home, Summerside, P.E.I. www.peifuneralcoops.com

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