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With profound sadness we announce the passing of our dear
father William James (Jim) Gallant. Jim was born in St.
Stephen, NB August 21st, 1942. Jimmy as he was
known in childhood was the first son of James Donald Gallant and Irene
M Parks-Gallant. He grew up along with his elder sister Donna Roos,
and younger brothers Gerald (Jerry) – Deceased and Richard
(Dick).
Early in Jim’s life the family lived in the family
town home on Marks St. eventually moving to the new family farm on
Donald Road. Jim attended St. Stephen High School (SSHS)
where he loved and excelled at athletics. Jim played many sports but
especially loved basketball and track and field where he broke several
provincial records. After high school Jim went on to attend UNB where
he graduated and went on to achieve his goal of becoming a physical
education (PE) teacher.
Jim taught PE at schools in Saint John until the early
1980’s when he decided to relocate back to his home town to
be closer to family and where Jim helped out with farm, attending to
the cattle and apple business. Jim also worked as a substitute teacher
at SSHS and had several side jobs. He was also a local basketball
referee, umpire for softball games and participating in numerous adult
sports leagues.
Jim was always known for his kindness towards others, his
unpretentiousness, warm, welcoming smile and kind words and a special
soft spot for all animals. Jim always had a pet dog, usually named
‘Lady’.
Towards the end of his life Jim dealt with copd, emphysema,
and dementia all with remarkable grace. Jim passed away peacefully at
the Charlotte County Hospital on Wednesday, March
15th, 2023 he was 80 years at the time of his
passing.
Jim is survived by his 4 children and their families; David
(Michelle) Gallant, Cynthia Gallant, Adam (Darci) Ingersoll, Tammie
Ingersoll. His grandchildren Mishelle, Nathan, Cassie, James, and
Alex.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at
The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St.
Stephen, N.B. from 1-3 PM.
If you are looking to make a donation to a cause dear to
Jim’s, please consider donating to either your local pet
shelter www.facebook.com/CCAnimalShelter/
, The Lung Association lung.ca or The
Alzheimer’s Society of New Brunswick www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/3369?v2=true

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