BORN

1920

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Markey-Dermody Funeral Home

1774 King Street East

Hamilton, Ontario

Alphonse Gallant Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 13, 2014.

It is with great sadness that Alphonse's family announces his passing at his home on October 11, 2014 in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Emily (2012) for over 65 years. Loving father of Jim (Lorraine), Rose Head and Judy Maybury (Art). Cherished Pépe of six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Dear brother of Mina Arsenault and John Gallant. Alphonse is going home to be with the Lord and to join Méme and other family. He was a longtime member of St. Joseph's Church and will be greatly missed by everyone. Visitation was held at Markey Dermody Funeral Home, 1774 King Street East on Tuesday, October 14th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with Vigil Prayers at 8:45 p.m. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 260 Herkimer Street, on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 1 p.m. Interment followed in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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October 20, 2014

Melissa Jambrovic

He was a great father to my mother (and to me and Billy), he was a fantastic and patient papa and a wonderful and loving pepe. He will always be remembered, never forgotten. Every time I tell a joke I will remember your beautiful laugh! Our house was a home because we shared it with you. Love you!

October 18, 2014

Jennifer (Blacquiere) Hoover

I will lovingly remember great uncle 'Alpo' as a kind, funny & caring man.

October 14, 2014

Darlene Zdero

Will always remember Alphonse with that beautiful smile and heartwarming laugh, go with the grace of God and give our love to all who went before you and who now draw you once again into their circle of love. Sweet memories to the family you left to carry on your ways, the world a better place for having had you in it.

October 14, 2014

Marko Tesla

Dear friends,

Please accept our sincerest and most heartfelt condolences for your loss.
Alphonse was a good man who loved God and his family dearly. Everyone who knew him was better for it. There is no greater life success than that.

Please take solace in that he is united with his loving wife, and has gone to his victory.

Much love,
The Tesla family

October 14, 2014

Lisa MacKenzie

Uncle Al will be missed by all. He always had a smile! Loved seeing all the photos.

October 14, 2014

james carrington

We will forever miss you pape, love always and forever JR, Mel, June, Nora. Xoxo

October 14, 2014

my condolenses to my brotherinlaw jim my sister lori and their familys its always so sad to lose a grandparent especially when he is the only one left its an end to an era but one that will never be forgotten bless you all from saundra eagleton

October 13, 2014

Sorry for your loss Jim , Lori and the family .. God needed another angel ... May he rest in peace .... Tara & Jim xo

October 13, 2014

Jim

Saturday's at the Legion won't be the same, so enjoy your cribbage with the clan may your first hand be a 24

October 13, 2014

Patty Cameron

Papa or as I always called him Fonz will be missed dearly. he was the most pleasant man I ever knew and always had a smile and laugh for everyone and every thing! It was so hard on him dealing with the loss of Emily and now he will be reunited with her and other family and friends that are waiting for him. My heart goes out to Jimmy and Lorraine and family Rose Head Carol Head and Carla and their family. RIP Fonz Love Patty ( lil Newfie) andJoe

October 13, 2014

Kim &Keith Gowan

Sorry for your loss Jim our thoughts are with you and your family

October 13, 2014

Uncle Al you were the kindest sweetest man and you will be missed.Until we meet again R.I.P....From your niece Phyllis...<3...XO

October 13, 2014

James Gallant

I'll miss our Cribbage and jug of beer every week Saturdays won't be the same any more, but for you the game goes on win big and win often and may your first hand be 24. Love Jim give Mom a hug for me.

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