Halifax, NS
January 21, 1936 - January 27, 2024
David Aubrey Gallant passed away on January 27, 2024 in Halifax. Born on November 21,
1936, in North Woodside. Son of the late John and Mary (Ellis) Gallant.
Predeceased by his wife of 37 years, Celesta Elizabeth (Levy), brothers Blair, Kevin, Gervais (Friday), Ellis, Blaine and sister, Zella. Survived by son, David Anthony (Tony), Halifax, and daughter, Lynn Marie Gallant-Occhiogrosso and son-in-law Lenny Occhinogrosso, Newmarket, Ontario, grandson Nicholas Mackay, Dartmouth, and family Shirley Henderson and Joe Gallant (Heather Coccimello), and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was a graduate of Saint Peter’s High School (1955) and Dartmouth High School (1956). In his youth he worked for Spicer’s Store in North Woodside. During the summer of 1956 he was employed with Canadian Tire on Commercial St., Dartmouth.
In October 1956 he began his government career with the Dept. Of Defence and spent two years at Shearwater. David moved on to Canada Post for 33 years where he took early retirement at the age of 54 in 1991.
Cremation has taken place. As per David’s wishes, there will be no visitation or memorial service.
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