Mary B. Gallant
MARY B. GALLANT
Gallant, Mary Bella (September 1, 1930 to February 5, 2022). Mary was the eldest daughter of Hugh and Edith (Lang) Coll. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Jack R. Gallant and older brother, Michael Coll. Loving mother to Mary E. (Harry) Syer, Robert B. (Paula) Gallant and Thomas M. (Maureen) Gallant. She will also be missed by her 7 grandchildren: Christopher Syer, Elizabeth (Syer) Ashmore, Jenna Gallant, Jonathan Gallant, Lauren Gallant, Savannah Gallant and Maura Gallant and two great-grandchildren: Ethan Syer and Bella Ashmore.
Wife, Mom, Sister, Mom-Mom, Aunt Mimi, and Aunt Mary were all roles Mary fulfilled with joy, a dedication to and love of family. She met the love of her life, Jack, in Sunday School at the Summerfield Methodist Church when they were only 14. Mary and Jack were married for more than 70 years and lived, loved and laughed together as a single soul for almost eight decades.
Mary loved bringing together and being a part of her family. As a mother she loved to host family gatherings for all holidays and personal milestone events. She was an accomplished baker and fulfilled many dessert requests for holiday, birthday and family gatherings. Mary set an example by being an active member in her community serving various leadership and support positions in the Somerton Women’s Club, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Philadelphia voter outreach and Meals on Wheels in addition to the many support roles she served in her family’s activities. Mary also loved the outdoors and was an accomplished gardener, enthusiastic camper and avid fisherwoman.
She celebrated the accomplishments of her children, grandchildren and loved ones as if they were her own. She attended virtually every concert, little league game, marching band event, school play, scout ceremony and significant event of her grandchildren with her husband Jack.
Mary was also an accomplished seamstress, hand-making beautiful quilts for her family and anyone she knew that was having a baby. She also knitted, crocheted, made clothing and was always an enthusiastic teacher to anyone interested in learning these skills. Mary along with her husband Jack, supported her children in every way possible with her skillsets, emotional support, love and dedication to the well-being of her family.
Mary had an adventurous spirit. She travelled alone to Italy to assist her daughter after the birth of her granddaughter. Mary and Jack took many vacations to Bermuda, Arizona, Myrtle Beach, the Mid-Atlantic states, and New England. Many times, their car-trips were with friends, often taking the road less travelled.
Mary’s love, stamina and commitment to family and life will be missed by all who loved and knew her.
Relatives and friends are invited to Mary’s Visitation Thursday 2/10/22, 11am to 12 noon at Craft Funeral Home of Erdenheim, 814 Bethlehem Pike. Mary’s Funeral Service will follow at 12 noon. Interment will be at Whitemarsh Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary’s name may be made to Elm Terrace Gardens re: Jack & Mary Gallant Memorial Staff Education Fund, 660 N. Broad St., Lansdale, PA 19446. This fund will provide personal and professional educational benefits to the employees of Elm Terrace Gardens.
