The death occurred suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Andrews Lodge, Summerside, of Leo Edward Gallant, husband of the late Theresa (Pineau) Gallant. Born in Piusville July 9, 1920, then resided in Bloomfield Corner, where he farmed and conducted business until his official retirement in 2010. Leo was the son of the late Mosey and Lauretta (nee Martin) Gallant and stepson to the late John T. Gallant. Survived by his 11 children: Donny (Holly), Jeannie (Myron), Dougie, Robert (Gen), Debbie, Richard (Laurie), Vivian, Joanne (Frank), Martin (Sue), Claudette (Brad), Janice (Dave) and very special friend Jane Duguay. Loving grandfather to: Kim, Deanna, Christopher, Terri, Mindy, Bobbi-Jo, Pam, Jackie, Chad, Darryl, Brittany, Danielle, Katie, Josh, Paige, Garrett, Callie and Brady. Loving great-grandfather to Breanna, Nicholas, Ben, Jacob, Ava, Carter, Cameron, Chandler, Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth, MacKenzie, Austin and Owen. Also several nieces and nephews. Leaves to mourn brothers and sisters: Alyre (Margaret), Edna (Bill), Beatrice (the late Tony Dorion), Marie (the late Joe Nabozney), Mildred (Clarence), Clifford (Rita) and Marion (the late Jim Gallant) and surviving sister-in-law Marjorie Gallant (the late Elmer Gallant). Predeceased by loving daughter-in-law Mary (O’Halloran) Gallant and brothers: Martin, Edgar (Lois) and Tilman (Irma). Resting at Ferguson Funeral Home and Chapel, O'Leary, with visiting hours Thursday, April 19, 7-9 p.m. and Friday, April 20, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass Saturday, April 21, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church, Woodstock. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery. Memorials to St. Anthony's Cemetery or Children's Wish Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

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