Marie Therese Gallant of Camrose, Alberta passed away on June 3, 2025, at the age of 97 years.

Marie was born in Calgary, Alberta in 1927 and was raised on the family farm located near Kelsey, Alberta. She attended Green Grove School from grades 1-9 which was located 3 miles from the family home. For high school, Marie attended a private convent in Edmonton, Alberta. Marie attended the University of Alberta and earned a Bachelor of Education degree. She taught school for 35 years at numerous schools throughout Alberta, finishing her teaching career at Bawlf School at the age of 55. As a teacher, Marie maintained her love of teaching in retirement by tutoring many international students and families.

Marie was an active member of several community organizations and generously dedicated her time to supporting their efforts throughout her life. Most notably, the St. Francis Xavier Parish, Catholic Women’s League, Meals on Wheels, Retired Teachers Association, Camrose Food Bank, Battle River Community Foundation and the St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary.

Marie was active with many sports and hobbies, some of which include skiing in the Rocky Mountains, ice curling, floor curling, scrabble, canasta and many other card games. Marie was an enthusiastic player who took great joy in teaching her beloved games to all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Marie married her husband Irving Gallant on July 10th, 1965. They were married for 27 years until Irving’s passing in 1993.

She is survived by her five children: John (Roseanne) Gallant, Mary Anne (John) Feucht, Bill Gallant, Judy (Ernie) Cucheran, Debbie (Randy) Boldt, eighteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Marie was predeceased by her husband Irving Gallant, parents Edouard and Anne Marie Rostaing, siblings: Henriette Hauser, Therese Gervais, Edouard Rostaing and Bernard Rostaing.

A prayer vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Camrose (3605 50 Street).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.  Interment will follow at the Camrose Valleyview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church or a charity of one’s choice.

 

The Prayer Vigil and the Funeral Mass will be livestreamed. Please click on the following link: https://stfxcamrose.caedm.ca/ (if the link does not work please copy and paste it into your browser window)