It is with great sadness that the family of Pauline Gallant announce her passing on March 19, 2009 at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre, Stephenville Crossing. Pauline was born in Weymouth, Nova Scotia and moved to Halifax where she met her husband of 56 years, the late Stan Gallant. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Irene Melanson, brother Francis Melanson and son-in-law, Ray Curran. Left with fond and loving memories are her children: Charmaine (Les Stacey), Fort McMurray; Cindy Curran, St John's; Stan (Lisa Lucas), St. Albert; Cathie (David Gregory), Ottawa; Stephen (Colleen Burry), Edmonton; and Cheryl (Christian Pugh), Bridgewater and her special grandson Stanley (Edmonton). She will also be remembered by her siblings Yvonne White, Morinville, Joan Waters, Alliston and Ray Melanson, Barrie, along with grandsons Leslie, Chris, Benjamin, Stephen, Cody and Evan and granddaughters Leah, Lindsay, Hannah, Emily and Megan. Pauline and her late husband Stan were familiar faces in the community and long-time members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35. Her greatest joys in life were her family, music, her crafts and sewing. She will be missed and forever in our hearts. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Russell's Funeral Home. Memorial mass will be announced at a later date.