At 2:07 on Friday February 11, Claude Yvon Gallant, 62, gave his last breath. He gave his everything to defeat the horrible disease that is cancer.
Claude retired from the Villa Providence 2 weeks before his first AML diagnosis in January 2021. He was often called upon for advice. His knowledge in all aspects of every trades made him the best jack of all trades, if he didn’t know the answer, he would figure it out. As a young man he was an avid hockey player and his passion for the sport followed him until the very end. He also played darts, soccer and softball. His passion for sports led him into coaching most of his boys’ soccer and hockey teams. He was well respected by the kids he coached through out the years. He was still giving his time to minor hockey, taking care of the refereeing staff and organizing tournaments. In his later years, he found a love for washer toss and even won the world championship tournament with his son Randy. Claude was always singing. He was a great singer and had a gift to put a smile on anyone’s face.
Claude will be greatly missed by his dear wife Dianne Gallant of 43 years and his 3 boys: Shawn Gallant (Whitney Gallant), Derek Gallant (Marie-Line Beauregard Gallant) and Randy Gallant (Samantha Harquail). His seven beautiful grandchildren, Jaxson, Henri, Asher, Arthur, Caroline, Oaklee, and Jeanine will surely miss their beloved pépère. The love he had for those kids was greater than the man himself. He will be missed by his sibling; Mike (Carolyn), Victor (Gloria), Gisèle Boudreau (Marcel), Annette Normandeau (Jean) and Louise Gallant (Louis).
He is succeeded by his parents Gonzague (2018) and Anna (1996) Gallant and his brother, George Gallant (2015).
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, from 9:00 am till 9:45am. A private funeral will be held by invitation only. The funeral service will be recorded on Claude’s obituary on our website www.frenettefuneralhome.com and will be uploaded by the end of day Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
Due to the new regulations, face covering is mandatory, and proof of vaccination and government issued identification card are required to enter the funeral centre. There is a limit of 50% in effect in for the funeral centre.
Donations to the Maurice Leger Memorial Kickball Tournament https://www.mlmkickball.com/ or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada https://www.bloodcancers.ca/ would be appreciated by the family.
Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Shediac (532-3297).
Words of comfort and online condolences may be forwarded through our website at: www.frenettefuneralhome.com