RUMFORD — Ardella “Ardy” Gallant, 86, of Osgood Ave, Mexico, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, at Rumford Community Home following a courageous
15-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She was born in Mexico, a daughter of Herman and Eva (Dixon) Fuller.

She was educated in Woodstock schools and was a graduate of Woodstock High School, Class of 1941.

She was a homemaker all of her life.

Ardy married Gerald J. Gallant on May 20, 1946; together they celebrated 64 years of marriage and raised four children. In the early stages of her
illness, Gerald lovingly cared for her at home.

She was a communicant of Parish of the Holy Savior, and a member of the Mexico Mothers Craft Club.

She enjoyed working in her flower garden, cooking, knitting, listening to BB King, and preparing Sunday dinner for the family for many years.

Surviving are her husband, Gerald J. Gallant, of Rumford; two sons, David G. Gallant Sr. of Rumford, and Chris W. Gallant and wife,  Joann, of Turner; two daughters, Jo-Anne Pillsbury and husband, Phil, of Vienna, and Colleen Kirksey and husband, David, of Weld; two sisters, Marjorie Fuller of South Paris, and Rachael Parent of Buxton; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents; two sisters, Maxine Lovejoy and Evannah Giroux; two brothers, Lloyd Fuller and infant, Lysander Fuller; a son-in-law, Steve Hargreaves; and stepmother, Bessie Fuller.

The family would like to thank the Rumford Community Home for the wonderful care they have given to Ardy over the last nine years.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences, and fond memories with the family by visiting their guest book at www.SGThibaultFuneralHome.com.