She was born in Rumford, Maine on October 26, 1928 a daughter of Leo and Dinora (Brochu) Whooley.
Violet was educated in Rumford schools and lived locally all of her life.
She was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and aunt.
Violet was an avid Bingo player, card player and she loved playing the slots.
Surviving are her children; Michael T. Gallant and wife Cathy of North Waterboro, Gary L. Gallant and wife Cynthia of Rumford, Lisa D. Abbott of Rumford, and Thomas J. Gallant and wife Tammy of Berlin, NH; a special niece Sharon Byrne of Portland; several other nieces and nephews; and eleven grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Donald Gallant, a daughter Debra Eaton, three sisters, Lorraine Whooley, Lillian Whooley and Leona Byrne, and a brother, Leo “Henry” Whooley.
If so desired contributions in Violet’s memory may be made to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice 15 Strawberry Ave. PO Box 819 Lewiston, ME 04243-0819.
