Patrick E. Gallant

CHINA – Patrick E. Gallant died peacefully at Oak Grove Nursing Home on July 30, 2025. He was born in Waterville, son of Doris (LaBrie) and Joseph Gallant. Patrick was a graduate of Waterville High School in 1964. Everyone that knew him, knew that he always loved a challenge especially with a little danger involved.

In keeping with that, he joined the Army paratroopers. He served with pride in the 82nd Airborne and then the 101st in Vietnam, receiving several medals, including the Purple Heart. Following his service, he worked as a mechanic and then furthered his education as an electronic technician, working for Digital Equipment Corp.

His interests were many, including the rare earth minerals, coin collecting, building some of the hardest models and many other things. He always said if you’re going to do something, then do it well. He was a very capable man, no problem was too complicated for him to figure out. He lived his life to the fullest.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Barbara (Mullin) Gallant; children, Patrick Jr., Deanna, and David; sisters, Sharon Gallant, Susan Gallant and husband Steven Hayes; grandchildren; great grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews, and our dear friends.

We would like to thank Togus VA, doctors and nurses, MeGeneral, MeMedical and Oak Grove Nursing Home. He was taken care of by some exceptional people, very much appreciated. His trials and tribulations are done.