Yvonne Marie Gallant
1922-2018
With loving arms, the children of Yvonne Marie Gallant,
resident of Rocmaura Nursing Home, said goodbye to their mother on
December 16, 2018.
Born on March 4, 1922, she was the daughter of Issaie and
Emilienne (Robichaud) St. Coeur. Wife of the late Leo Joseph
Gallant, Yvonne was a long-time resident of Saint John. She was born a
proud Acadian, in Pokemouche, NB. Before becoming a
full-time homemaker, she worked at the Eaton’s sewing
factory making uniforms for soldiers during the war. Later,
as a mother of four young children she was diagnosed with TB and
confined to the sanatorium in East Saint John for almost a
year. This separation from her husband and children had a
profound impact on her life and she forever regarded her cure as a
miracle.
A loving mother of six children, she is survived by daughters
Jeannita (Jock) Mullin of Montreal, RoseEva (Gallant) Butler, Rosemary
Gallant, and Rina Gallant, all of Saint John; 7 grandchildren: Mary
Ann Mullin, Jonathan Mullin, Michel Gallant, Jacques Gallant, Monique
Gallant, Jonathan Sarjeant, and Andrea Kilpatrick; 5 great
grandchildren: Emilie Silva, Olivia Gallant, Julia and Anna
Kilpatrick, and Joona Rantala-Sarjeant. Also, three
brothers: Joseph St. Coeur, Édouard St. Coeur, and Yvon St.
Coeur, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Sadly, Yvonne was predeceased by her son Claude Gallant and
daughter Doris (Gallant) Sarjeant, three grandchildren, Monica Mullin,
Kimberly Anne Sarjeant, and baby Andrew Michael Vincent
Butler.
A woman of strong faith, but not rigid, Yvonne welcomed
people of all backgrounds, asking only honesty and kindness in her
dealings. She was also a fierce defender of the
underdog. Many will remember her from her time working at
Vern’s Bakery in the city market.
‘Mom’, as the patrons called her, loved her
job. She was a long-time member of the CWL and did
considerable sewing for the Red Cross. Never afraid of a
challenge, she decided to earn her driver’s license at the
age of 56 and thoroughly enjoyed her years behind the
wheel.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row
(634-7424), www.brenansfh.com. A funeral mass was held
on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Holy Redeemer Parish in Saint
John.
The family would like to thank the staff and management of
Rocmaura for their excellent care and many kindnesses to
Yvonne. This has been a great comfort to the
family.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Yvonne Marie Gallant 19222018..
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
