GALLANT Teresa Margaret

Teresa Gallant (nee MacSween), wife of the late Ivan Gallant of North Rustico, passed peacefully with family by her side, at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre, on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was 82 years of age. Teresa was the loving mother of

Brian (Johann) and Nancy; grandmother of Phillip, Patrick (Kat) and Edward Gallant (Anna-Kaisa); and great-grandmother to Samuel. She is survived by her only biological relative, Fr. J.J. MacDonald; and her adopted brothers and sisters, Hugh MacEachern (Jan), John MacEachern (Elaine), Mary MacEachern (Rosaire Paquette-deceased), Eileen Bentley (Mike), Teresa MacEachern and Timothy (Kim) MacEachern. Fr. J.J. MacDonald will be co-celebrant at the funeral liturgy. Besides her husband Ivan, Teresa was predeceased by her parents, Marie Fraser; and Margaret, Archie and Gwen MacEachern of Nova Scotia; and adoptive brothers, Albert MacEachern and Gerard MacEachern. Teresa was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia and was adopted by the MacEachern family of Glace Bay, where she grew up surrounded by the love of their growing family. At 18 she followed her best friend Flo to Toronto where she met Ivan and raised her family. Teresa had a successful career with Imperial Life for over 35 years and retired with Ivan to North Rustico. There they were able to spend their time relaxing and enjoying the east coast lifestyle with her extended family. Special thanks to those who gave their support and love during her lengthy battle with cancer over the years. Whether it was driving her to her many appointments, helping her settle in at Villa Marguerite, visiting frequently or just having her out for short visits, this was deeply appreciated by her family. They would also like to thank the staff and community at Villa Marguerite for their exceptional care and appreciating Teresa’s unique personality. As mom would say, “anyway...”. Resting at Central Queen’s Funeral Home, 2538 Glasgow Road, New Glasgow, for visitation on Monday, January 8, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. The CWL will hold a prayer service prior to the visitation at 5:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, North Rustico, on Tuesday, January 9, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Interment later in Stella Maris Cemetery. If so desired, donations in Edna’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent at www.peifuneralcoops.com or by sending an email to centralqueensfh@pei. aibn.com.