Sentinel & Enterprise Fitchburg, MA
Monday, November 5th, 2012
Theresa I. (Anderson) Gallant
Loving mother and good friend
LANTANA, FL -- Theresa I. (Anderson) Gallant 82, of Lantana, FL, formerly of Fitchburg, MA, died October 22, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born on April 25th, 1930 in Fitchburg, the daughter of the late Andrew Anderson and Virginia Leger.
Theresa spent many years working at the Curtain Shop and Union Doll where she made many lifelong friendships. She was a thoughtful and loyal friend who always made an effort to make those around her feel better despite her own suffering. She loved music, reading and crossword puzzles. She believed in the power of prayer and would make sure everyone she loved was included in her daily prayers.
Theresa was married for 59 years to Robert "Bob" Gallant who died in September 2010. She was also predeceased by her brother, Andrew "Andy" Anderson of East Hartford, CT.
She is survived by two children; her son, Steven Gallant and his wife, Gisele, of Leominster, MA; daughter, Christine Gallant Aubuchon and her partner, Jeff Peters of Jupiter, FL; her grandson, Geoffrey Gallant, fiancé, Angela; and great-grandson, Connor of Nashua, NH., step-grandchildren Kimberly Richard-O'Brien her husband, David and their children, Annabelle and Alexandra, Brian and Lori Richard and their child, Parker, and Jeff and Genie Rae Richard. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews and close friends.
GALLANT -- A memorial mass will be held at St. Joseph's Church in Fitchburg, MA on Friday November 9th at 11:00 am. Theresa will be interred at the South Florida, VA National Cemetery with her late husband, Bob. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Arthritis Foundation , PO Box 96280, Washington, DC. 20077 or Call 800 283-7800.