1955-2022
Chelsea – Russell M. Gallant, loving son, brother, uncle, and godfather passed away June 21, 2022 at the age of 66. Born in Cirencester, England July 29, 1955 to Nina E.R. and the late Allan F. Gallant, Russell moved to the United States when he was an infant; residing on High St. in Rumford most of his life.
Russell attended Rumford and Portland Schools later enlisting in the U.S. Army. Persevering through several health challenges he was presented with in his adult life, Russell was able to live life on his own terms with the help he received from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Russell truly enjoyed the many vehicles he owned throughout his life along with a couple of Harley Davidson motorcycles along the way. Russell was a very social and outgoing person who enjoyed the company of family and friends and cherished the time he spent at his camp on Worthley Pond in Peru. Russell will be remembered as a kind and generous person who was always willing to help a friend in need. During the time he spent at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta, he was known to pay for the haircuts of the residents who were unable to pay on their own, providing money for the bingo prizes, and to buy candy to be placed at the front desk.
The family would like to thank the many caregivers at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta and the hospice unit at the Togus VA Medical Center. The family would also like to thank his close friends that were true to him ‘til the end.
Russell is survived by his mother, Nina; sister, Tina and her husband Michael Crowe of Littleton N.H.; brothers, John of Canton and Allan II of Rumford; nephews, Tyler Crowe and his wife Rene and son Raymond of Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, Tanner Crowe of Essex Junction Vt.; nieces, Hannah Gallant of Woodstock and Cassie Gallant of Greenville N.C.; along with his special friend who was always there for him, Cookie Gallant of Augusta and her family.
If so desired, donations may be made in Russell’s name to the Resident Activities Fund at the Maine Veterans’ Home 35 Heroes Way, Augusta, ME 04330 or online at: https://mainevets.charityproud.org/Donate
Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.sgthibaultfuneralhome.com
A Memorial Mass will be held Noon, Thursday, June 30th at the ST. ATHANASIUS & ST. JOHN Church, 126 Maine Street, Rumford
Arrangements are with the Thibault Remembrance Center, Affiliate of The Fortin Group, 250 Penobscot Street, Rumford, ME 04276 207-364-4366
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