Obituary of Joseph Alfred Gallant

Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, the death occurred of Joseph Gallant, of Stratford, age 97 years. Beloved husband of the late Roberta Gallant (nee Edmonds). Loving father of George (Brenda), David (Joan), Linda Milligan (Dave), Joanne, Lawrence and Rosie Peters (Mike). Joseph will be missed by his brother Clarence (Mary - deceased); 13 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren and sister-in-law Auldine Gallant. He was predeceased by son - Elric Gallant; parents - Maglorie and Eugena (nee Haché) Gallant and brothers - Faustin (Theresa), Oscar (Patricia) and Cedric and sister - Eileen Blacquiere (Art). Resting at Hillsboro Funeral Home, 2 Hollis Ave., Stratford for visitation Sunday, January 13, 2019, from 4-8 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 1 will hold a tribute service prior to visitation at 3:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Stratford, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be held later at Our Lady of the Assumption Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the QEH Foundation would be appreciated. Completion of funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hillsboro Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to hillsborofuneral@eastlink.ca.