Lewiston - Jean Gallant, 82, of Rumford, passed away at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston on Friday November 24, 2017. She was born in Rumford on July 31, 1935, the daughter of the late William and Eleanor (Haines) Chabot. She attended local schools graduating from Stephens High School. On April 7, 1958, she married the love of her life Richard Gallant. Together they worked and raised their young family in Rumford for 57 years until his death in 2015. She was a loving wife and mother to her 3 boys. She enjoyed quilting, rug hooking and painting. She was a member of PAL'S Animal Shelter in Winthrop and she had a great love of animals, especially her cats. Most of all she enjoyed her time spent with her family. Jean is survived by her 3 boys: Jeff Gallant and wife Sara of Rumford, and their children: Michael and Amanda, Scott Gallant and wife Carol of Westbrook, and their children: Stephanie, Laurie, Cassidie and Justin, Todd Gallant of Rumford. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband Richard Gallant. You are invited to offer your condolences and share fond memories by visiting Jean's guestbook at www.sgthibaultrumford.com. Visitation will be held at The SG Thibault Funeral Home in Rumford on Saturday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 2:00 PM. Committal Services will be held at a future date at The Veteran's Cemetery in Augusta. Those wishing may make donations in Jean's memory to: Brenda Jarvis, a caregiver to abandoned and Feral Cats in Care of: Nora Downs, 659 Penobscot St., Rumford, Maine 04276, A Service of The SG Thibault Funeral Home, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford, Maine 04276. 364-4366
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