William "Billy" Roy Gallant, age 63, passed away on
October 7, 2024. Billy was predeceased by his parents, Roy Gallant and
Lolly MacDonald. He is survived by his partner, Betty Munroe; his four
children: Billijane (Bryan), Alison, Justin (Pele), and Hope (Chris);
step-father, Neil MacDonald; and numerous relatives. He took immense
pride in being a grandfather to Levi, Olivia, and
Penelope.
A dedicated and skilled electrician, Billy graduated at the
top of his class with an electrical diploma and worked for 36 years at
MT&T, now Bell Canada. Beyond his career, he enjoyed hunting,
boating, and landscaping. He was well known for his pranks and enjoyed
socializing with friends and family.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, October
26th, from 2-4 pm at the Pictou Landing Fire Hall with words of
remembrance at 3pm, followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Pictou
Landing. In honor of Billy’s memory, the family requests
that donations be made to Summer Street, 72 Park St., New Glasgow, NS,
B2H 5B8. Arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral
Home, New Glasgow.