Haverhill – Alban J. Gallant, 96, of Haverhill, formerly of Bouctouche, New Brunswick, Canada, passed away on Thursday, August 1 at Penacook Place in Haverhill. Born in Bouctouche, New Brunswick, he was the son of the late, Edouard and Aurelie (Richard) Gallant. He came to Haverhill at the age of 30, 66 years ago. He was employed as a laborer at the manufacturing mills in Lawrence for his entire career. A man of strong faith; he was a parishioner of St. Anne’s Parish in Lawrence. He enjoyed a simple lifestyle and appreciated a good meal. A devoted husband, he was married for 61 years when he lost his wife, Marguerite (Allen) Gallant in March of 2013.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews including his caregiver; Roberta Alicata, of Haverhill, Joanne Blalock, of Aiken, SC, and Elaine and her husband Carmen Ciardello, of Pensacola, FL. He was predeceased by his sister Sr. Therese Gallant. T
he family of Mr. Gallant would like to express their sincere gratitude to the entire staff at the Penacook Place for the seven plus years of compassionate care given to Alban. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Penacook Place patient activities fund, 150 Water St. Haverhill, MA 01830. Funeral services for Mr. Gallant were private. Entombment was at the St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Lawrence. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St. Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com.
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