The death occurred peacefully at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Friday, October 25, 2013, of Catherine "Claire" (nee Hume) Gallant-Giddings of Summerside, aged 87 years. Claire was born on June 20, 1926, in Waverley, Massachusetts, U.S.A., to her late parents Murdock and Marion (nee Beaton) Hume. Beloved wife of the late Sylvere Gallant and her first husband, the late Samuel Giddings. Loving mother of Glenn (Janie) Giddings of Ellerslie and Debbie (Eugene) Bernard of Kensington. Also lovingly remembered by her 4 grandchildren Tahnee, Aron, Sabrina, Kimberly, 4 great-grandchildren Vincent, Nimue, Sebastian, Kyleigh, and several nieces and nephews. Claire is also survived by her special stepchildren, stepgrandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: James Hume and Iris Gorman of U.S.A., Murdock (Lorna) Hume of Montague, and Margaret Hume of Ontario. Besides her parents and husbands, Claire was predeceased by her brothers Ernest and Edwin, stepson Barry Gallant and stepdaughter Shirley Sigouin. Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Rd., Summerside. By personal request there will be no funeral service or visiting hours held. A private committal service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in Claire's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to epfuneral@eastlink.ca. Arrangements entrusted to the East Prince Funeral Home, Summerside.
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