Terrance Gallant

Augusta - Terrance W. Gallant, 82, passed away at the Maine Veterans’ Home in
Augusta on January 4, 2025, after struggling with Parkinson’s Disease for several
years.

Terrance was born January 1, 1943, in Dexter, Maine to parents Terrance F. Gallant and
Bertha M. Austin-Gallant. He grew up on River Street in Dover-Foxcroft, graduating
from Foxcroft Academy in 1961. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to
1965, where he trained to be a jet engine mechanic and was assigned to bases in
Texas, California, and Loring AFB in Loring, Maine.

Terrance had a keen interest in all things mechanical and pursued a career in that
direction. He worked for Warren Brothers Construction in Fairfield, Tilcon Construction
Co., and finally for Cianbro Corporation in Pittsfield. He especially enjoyed his years at
Cianbro where his skills were put to great use.

Terrance is survived by his second wife of 28 years, Peggy; his two children from his
first marriage, daughter Mechelle Gallant-Nobiletti (and husband Douglas), and son
Glenn Corey Gallant (and wife Diane); his two step sons, Edward Patterson and Brian
Patterson; four grandchildren, Vannessa Gallant, Robyn Cornell, Elias Nobiletti, and Leo
Nobiletti; one step-granddaughter, Samantha Patterson; three great-grandchildren,
Morgyn Cornell, Benjamin Bragdon, and Charlytte Bean; as well as his cousins, Sandy
Heal, Pam Curtis, Lynn Bearce, and Barbara Hatch.

Terrance was predeceased by his parents, his sister Lynn Gallant, his daughter Angela
Gallant, and most recently by his cousin Danny Holt.

Terrance will be interred at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 143 Blue Star
Avenue, Augusta, on January 16 th at 12:00pm.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street,
Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at
www.gallantfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Terrance’s honor to the Maine Veterans’
Home, 460 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 or online:
https://mainevets.charityproud.org/Donate/Index/20904, or to the Maine Veterans’
Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 942, Augusta, ME 04332 or online:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/maineveteranscemeteryassociation.