Arthur Gallant, 92 of Moncton, passed away on March 2, 2019 at the George Dumont Hospital. Born in Summerside, PEI, he was the son of the late Azade and Marie Gallant.
He was predeceased by his wife, Bertha Breau; second wife, May Gallant (Melanson); two brothers: John and Adrien.
A WWII veteran, Arthur was a devoted husband and a great role model for all who knew him, specially his children.
He loved summers at the trailer, digging clams, playing cards, and socializing with many friends and family.
In winter, he would go ballroom dancing, do woodworking and tinker in his spare time.
He is survived by one daughter, Catherine, two sons: Norman (Ute) and Michel, all of Moncton; five grandchildren: Jennifer, Nicole, Marie, Lina, and Justin; six great-grandchildren; as well as five step-children: Yvonne, Annette, Charles, Armand and Ronald.
He proudly worked at AVRO on the ARROW, CF100, and his perfectionism and attention to detail lead him to be chosen to work on the top-secret Avro Arocar. Later he worked the Tin Shop at Sumners in Moncton and Paul Irving in Riverview.
He was an exemplary Member of the Knights of Columbus 1310, 4th Degree Assembly 613, Dieppe Veterans Association and was a long-time member of Club D’Âge D’or Dieppe.
Visitation will be at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street Moncton (858-1900), on Thursday March 7, 2019, 2-4 and 7-9 pm only. The veterans will hold a service of remembrance Thursday at 2 pm and the Knights of Columbus - Council 1310 will hold a prayer service Thursday at 3:30 pm. The funeral service will be celebrated in Ste-Thérèse R.C. Church, 160 Ste-Thérèse Street, Dieppe on Friday March 8, 2019 at 11 am.
Words of comfort can be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com
