Leo D. Gallant
...Cabot House Furniture Co. manager; 69
TEWKSBURY - Leo D. Gallant, age 69, a retired manager for Cabot House, died Wednesday, July 30,at his home after a two month battle with cancer.
He was born in Rumford, Maine, a son of the late Francis and Orilla (Martin) Gallant. He was raised in Maine, and lived in Salem, NH, for 26 years, before moving to Tewksbury two monthsago.
He enlisted into the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged as aGunners Mate 3rd Class. He was a member of the Methuen Disabled American Veterans Post.
Prior to retirement, he was employed as a warehouse manager for Cabot House in Haverhill, Mass.
He is survived by two daughters, Donna Allen and her fiancé, William Melanson of Tewksbury,and Sally and her husband Robert Dogherty of Litchfield, NH, one brother Norman Gallant andhis wife Cay Gallant of Augusta, ME, and six grandchildren, Paul and Wayne Allen, Eric andElisha Dogherty, Joshua and Dylan Melanson.
He was also brother of the late Francis Gallant.
His funeral was held Saturday, August 2. Following cremation, interment will be private.
Inlieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Hospice Care, Inc., 41 Montvale Ave. Stoneham, MA 02180,will be appreciated.