Josephine Gallant
elevated DPrz5 December 29th, 1937- November 21st, 2023
elevated DPrz5 Visitation
Monday November 27th, 2023 from10:30 a.m.-.12:30 p.m.
Catholic Cremation Services
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4
elevated DPrz5 Funeral Service
Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.
Catholic Cremation Services- Chapel
elevated DPrz5 Burial
Assumption Catholic Cemetery
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4
elevated DPrz5 Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, Josephine passed on November 21st, 2023 at Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care, in her 86th year.
elevated DPrz5 Josie was born in St. Louis, PEI. At the age of 15 she ventured to Toronto to experience life in the big city. This is where she fell in love with her soulmate and would settle to raise their family.
elevated DPrz5 Josie enjoyed helping others while working as a Porter at Queensway General Hospital. After retirement she enjoyed some travel with friends and family. As an Islander she always loved a good lobster feast. She found pleasure in playing cards, bingo, organizing afternoon tea socials, and monthly bus trips to the casino with friends.
elevated DPrz5 She is now reunited with her husband Alfred Gallant, and her daughter Colleen. Beloved mother to Darlene and Randy (Michele). Grandma Josie to Kristy (Dan), Kenzy, Malachi, and Jasmine. Survived by her sister Loretta (Victor) Schmidt, and sister-in-law Mae Wedge. Josie will be missed by her many nieces and nephews.
elevated DPrz5 Josie was the daughter of the late Dougald and Annie Wedge and is predeceased by her brother Arthur Wedge, and sisters Eva (Elmer) Gallant and Doreen Clow.
elevated DPrz5 Josie’s family would like to express their gratitude to the caregivers at Dufferin Oaks LTC for their exceptional care and compassion.
elevated DPrz5 Easter Seals of Ontario were of great assistance to Darlene and the family when she was young. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Easter Seals of Ontario would be appreciated. Donate here
Aunt Josie, you and Uncle Alfred had a huge impact on my childhood. I will never forget the attention you paid me simply because you were my godparents. I was a fairly shy and awkward child in a family of gregarious confident older siblings (at least they seemed so to me) and you made me feel special. I remember being no more than three or four and riding in the back seat of your car holding a doll that you had given me. I loved that doll for years and years and it always made me think of you. I will always remember the sound of your voice and your laugh. Thank you for being such a wonderful aunt to me. Rest easy now with Alfred.
Our sincere condolences to Randy, Michelle and Darlene. I have fond memories of Alfred, Josie, Darlene and Randy visiting us on Homelands Dr. We always looked forward to spending time with them. It was a big event in our home! I also ran into Josie in the elevator of her building when I was a visiting nurse! Surprise! My Aunt Lorna used to run into her at the casino! Lol
Condolences to Randy .Dar & Family..The sweet lady is finally at rest in the arms of god.
Dearest Josie, you were always such a special sister to me. You always had an answer when I called. You will forever be in my heart. I will miss you so much but I know you are happy to be back in Alfred’s arms. Huggs and kisses to you both. Xxoo
Much love and condolences to Darlene and Randy and family.
I knew Josie through Dar, and her utmost admiration and love for her daughter was so clear. Dar’s zest certainly comes from her mother.
Much love.
Our deepest condolences to Darlene and Randy. Jose God has another beautiful Angel to look over all of us. Forever in our hearts love Mae Wedge and family may you rest in peace.
Deepest condolences to Randy, Darlene and Michele.
My earliest memories of aunt Josie were of her in a convertible with Alfred. She always had her hair done, was well dressed and joined at the hip with Alfred. She really represented a young woman who had fun, freedom and independence. That was not something I had seen for women.
She was always feisty. I can remember clearly the sound of her laugh. She held her own. No shrinking violet there. She loved her kids. She loved a good laugh. But mostly she loved Alfred. She has been waiting to be back with him, since the day he died. And now she is.
Dearest Darlene, Randy, and family,
Sending you our love and deepest sympathy. May God be your peace, strength and comfort.
Dar, you are an amazing woman and have made your Mom proud. Keep strong, dear friend.
Much love,
Lisa and Bernie
xo
Our deepest condolences to Randy, Michelle and Darlene. Seeing Alfred and Josie each summer when they’d come with their kids for PEI visits showed everyone how important family was to them. Josie was an amazingly strong, fun-loving, energetic, family-oriented woman. She was a force to be reckoned with.
CONDOLENCES TO DARLENE,AND RANDY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. I KNEW YOUR MOTHER MANY YEARS AGO AS WE WORKED TOGETHER IN SUMMERSIDE PRINCE EDARD ISLAND .WE MOVED TO ONTARIO AND EVENTUALLY WENT OUR SEPARATE WAYS .SHE WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF MINE.
Condolences to Darlene and Randy and family. Such a sweet lady and a great friend to my mom and dad , Joe and Esther Poirier. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Susan and family