In retirement, dandelions and tall grass shivered when they heard the start of the lawnmower (which he owned six). In addition, a small wager on any of these events was desirable. He enjoyed all games: golfing, darts, pool, horseshoes, corn hole, cards the list goes on and on. For sports, he was a die hard “Boston Red Sox” and “Dallas Cowboys” fan. His favorite pastimes were sports, games and tending a beautiful lawn. One of Bob’s favorite sayings were: “ I love you so damn much it makes me want to puke”! and, “I’ll have a “Crown Royal and Pepsi…. Always had one in his pocket and insisted on a hanky. Some facts about Bob were that he always carried a handkerchief (not a tissue but a cloth hanky). His daughter and three boys were the ones he most wanted near him because he loved them and their families to pieces. His heart beat faster when his wife of 62 years, Donna, entered the room and saddened a little when she left. His biggest accomplishment was being a wonderful husband and father. Upon retirement he moved back to North Yarmouth and built a new home on family land located off Royal Road.īob loved his family. After moving to Texas three of his children soon followed and his sons Ron and Don worked with him in the Forge Shop until his retirement in 1998.
His working life as a civilian was carpentry for several years then as Drop Forger at “American Hoist & Derrick, Crosby Group” in Portland for 40 years then transferred to “Crosby Lebus” in Longview, Texas in 1986 as General Foreman of the entire plant for 12 more years. After completion of High School Bob enlisted in the United States Navy (1954-1959). He was married to Donna Jean Brown on Octoin Yarmouth, Maine. He was born in Portland, Maine on July 5, 1936.īob graduated from Greely High School in 1954. North Yarmouth- With extreme sadness, we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Allan Gallant (86) at home, surrounded by his family at 94 Haywood Lane in North Yarmouth, Maine on August 11, 2022.
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