Donald Gallant, 68, of Cap-Pelé, passed away on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022. Born in Haute-Aboujagane, he was the son of the late Albert et Olive (LeBlanc) Gallant.
He was a lumberjack by trade. Donald enjoyed hunting and he was a music fan. He was a very social man who enjoyed laughing and a telling a good joke. He adored his children and specially his grand children.
Donald is survived by his spouse of 48 years, Patricia, née Cormier; his daughter Lise Poirier (Daniel) of Shediac and his son Joël (Nick Colpitts) of Moncton; his seven siblings: Clorice (Steve Jarvis) of Quebec, Eric (Esther), Dorilla Gallant both of Montreal, Thérèse Bourque (late Ronald) of Cocagne, Hélène Gautreau (George) of Memramcook, Hubert (Claire) of Cap-Pelé, and Louis (Louise) of Haute-Aboujagane; two grand-children: Cédric and Danica as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was predeceased by an infant baby sister, Thérèse and a brother, Arthur.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac from where a private chapel service will be held. Visiting hours are: Monday, August 22 from 7 pm till 9 pm and Tuesday from 2 pm till 4 pm. His final resting will be in the columbarium at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Shediac.
In memory of Donald, a donation to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital (Pulmonary unit), would be greatly appreciated.
Cremation and funeral arrangements are under the direction 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