GALLANT – S. Peter, 84, formerly of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Middleton on Tuesday, May 5, 2015.
Born in St. Georges, PEI, he was a son of the late Rudolph and Jeannette (Delorey) Gallant.
Peter was an employee for 41 years with Bowater Mersey Paper company retiring as Boss Machine Tender. He enjoyed camping, square dancing, wood working and Cape Breton fiddle music.
He is survived by his sons Thomas (Judith) of Saint John, NB, Joseph (Katrina Emino) of New Germany, grandchildren Elizabeth Ball (Pierre Bellec), Peter Ball, Chyloe Gallant, Matthew Gallant (Alisha Seeley), Morgan Gallant (Jordan Maxwell),Tia Sperry, great-grandchildren Louis Bellec, Edouard Bellec, Kolby Seeley, Jayce Seeley-Gallant, sister Mary (Fred) LeBlanc of Pictou and brother Winston of Pictou.
He was predeceased by his wife Margaret (Leaman), son Peter, sister Laura Stewart, brothers Gerald, Joseph and Charles.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ funeral home, Liverpool. Visitation will be Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 7 until 9 p.m. and funeral service will be Monday, May 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. both in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Father Keith Billard officiating. Burial will be in St. Gregory’s Catholic Cemetery, College Street, Liverpool. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, the IWK or to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Lynn Lavender
Dear Tom,Joe and families,
So sorry to hear about your Dad..thinking of you in the days ahead..take care.
Susan Mosher-Richards
Tommy and Joey,so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing…he was such a nice man,he will be missed by all who knew him…take care.
Belinda Wentzell Delong
Tommy and all your family,my thoughts are with you and each member of your family at this sad time.May your dad RIP.
Anne MacDonald
Dear Tommy, Joey and families.
Steve and I would like to let you know we’re sorry to hear about you losing your Dad.
Both of your parents were always very proud of their boys and grandchildren. I always enjoyed visiting them in past years.
Sincerely, Anne and Steve
Shelly Shupe
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing – no more suffering, no more worry.
Donna (Minard) Hartling
Tommy & Family,
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I have fond memories of him from our school days. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Judi & Ken Minard
Tom, Joe and families. So sorry for your loss. Peter and Margie were friends of my parents and we remember all the good times we had playing cards with them. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Noweta Nickerson and Vincent Oickle
Joey and Tom,
So sorry for your loss, lots of memories growing up a few houses away in Milton
And Dad’s memories of working with Peter at Bowaters .Our sincere sympathy to
You and your families ..
Rika Bolivar
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DAD`S PASSING REALLY NICE PERSON THE BEST
John C Martell
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Your Mom (Margaret) was a cousin of mine. Her Mother and my father were brother and sister. I’m from L’Ardoise, Cape Breton.
Carol & Hup Clark
Tom:
We are very sorry to hear of Peter’s death. He was a kind and gentle man who raised a kind and gentle son. We hope your good memories and your family will give you comfort. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Carol, Hup and family
Terry Myise
Deepest Sympathies Joe to you and your family. God Bless
Sheila Munroe
So Sorry to hear about you dad. My thoughts are with you
Sheila
Patsy Sampson
My condolences to all the family. Many fond memories growing up in Milton and later years playing cards with the gang.
Patsy Sampson (Wentzell)
Viv Croft (Whynot)
So sorry to hear of your dads passing. When I use to go visit my Aunt at Mountain Lee Lodge in Bridgetown I use to see your dad often. Take care all
Stella (Gallant) Georgeson
Dear Tommy and Joey and families,
So sorry to hear of Uncle Peter’s passing. He is in good hands with the best of company up there.
May he rest in peace.
Xo
Heidi (Gallant) Williams
Tommy and Joey, thinking of you both today and your sweet dad and his happy smile. Love to you both, Heidi
Peter John Gallant
Tommy and Joey and families,
So sorry to here of Uncle Peter’s passing I will cherish the memories of the few times we met. He’s not alone up there.
May they all rest in peace.
Peter and Sharon
To Joey and Thomas, we’re so sorry to hear of Pete’s passing.I first met Pete at Bowaters,he was one great guy to work for,he was always soft spoken no matter what kinda trouble we were having on the machines.Remember all the good times you both enjoyed with your dad.I know all the guys who worked on the paper machines really liked him.RIP Pete!
Jim & Pam Nyers
Tom,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Gail Rafuse
Tom – So sorry to here of your Father. It has been a long road. He will be at peace now. He will be missed.Gail Rafuse
Sherri & Jason Elliott
Joe my wonderful Nova Scotia brother. I am so sad to hear of your dads passing. He was a very nice person. I loved his stories and smile. Jason and I are thinking of you and your family at this time.
God bless
Kathy Gallant
Tommy & Joey
So sorry to hear of Uncle Pete’s passing. I can just visualize the family reunion they are having now.
Carl R. Veinot
To all of Peters family I offer my sincere condolences’.I worked with Peter at the mill for a number of years.You could not have met a nicer person.R.I.P. old friend.
Anne and Darrell Conrad
Joey, Peter and famlies
We were so sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. You certainly have lots of great memories!! He was a wonderful man!!!
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
To The Boys and Families,
So very sorry for your loss, Denny had many good times with your Dad.
He will be remembered.
Phyllis Leaman
To the Gallant family- please accept my condolences in the loss of a loved one. It is eay to remember all the good times as Peter always enjoyed the good times and would want you to do the same.
Philip Anthony
Tommy Joey and families Sorry to read of you fathers passing. I have fond memories of him and the family.He was like a brother to me.
Barb and Don Campbell
Tom and Peter
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your father and grandfather. He was a lovely man.
Carol & John LeBlanc
Joe, Tom and families: So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Carol, John and family