Obituary of Matthew Gallant

Gallant, Matthew  Russell- 24, Halifax. It is with heavy hearts and the greatest of sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother; Matthew on January 25, 2012. Born in Halifax, he was the son of Tracey Gallant and Steven Smith. Matthew was a hard worker and was working, at Fisherman’s market for many years as a Commercial Fisherman out of Sambro. His big heart, humor and light will live forever in the hearts of those he touched and the many friends he made. Together we shared a love whose height and depth cannot be measured .He will be lovingly remembered by his mother and  father, brother Steven Smith Jr.; maternal grandmother, Deborah Gallant(Ryan); paternal grandmother, Helen Smith (Gray) and great -grandmother,  Minnie Smith; aunts, Nicole Gilkie (Gallant), Marcia Feltmate(Smith),Patricia Dempsey(Smith) Judy McGrath(Smith) and many cousins. He was predeaceased by both grandfathers,  Russell Gallant, and Douglas Smith. Arrangments are under the care of JA Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, NS (477.5601), where visitation will be held on Monday, January 30 from 6-8 PM.  A celebration of Matthew life with a funeral mass will take place at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, Spryfield on Tuesday, January 31 at 11 a.m. with Father Frank Pellerin officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Donations in memory of Matthew may be made to the charity of one’s choice.