Ed Gallant

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Cpl. Francis Edward Gallant (Ret.), “Papa Ed” announce his passing on January 6, 2025 at home in Warman, Saskatchewan at the age of 65.

Papa Ed was born on May 25, 1959 to John St. Clair Gallant (Capt. Ret RCAF) “Papa John” and Mary Patricia Gallant in Longueuil, Quebec. He graduated from R.C.M.P depot in 1981 and served his posted communities for 26 years, retiring in June of 2006 in Spiritwood, Saskatchewan. 

He happily spent his semi retired life proudly working for Hundseth to fund the life of chasing his grandson’s and granddaughters from rink to rink, ball diamond to ball diamond, and arenas to gymnasiums. He will be remembered for his witty humour, adventures and misadventures, nicknames and passion for life and family. 

Papa Ed is survived by his wife Cindy of 42 years from February 26, 1983 until his passing. Three daughters Lisa (Thomas) Collins, Lindsay (Tyler) Pellack, Larissa Harrison, son Jamison Gallant and son in law Anson Harrison. By his five grandson’s Theron and Ryder Collins, Jakob and Kobe Pellack, and Drew Harrison, and his four granddaughters Addisyn, Rori, Sevana, Jayda Gallant. His mother Mary, brother Glenn, (Cindy) and sisters Connie (Dave) and Debbie.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 300-8th Avenue South, Martensville, Saskatchewan on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 1:00 pm followed by a light lunch and celebration. If you are unable to attend Ed's Funeral Service, please click the following link for live stream: https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/101800.

“Get a picture of that.”

Martens Warman Funeral Home is honoured to be entrusted with Papa Ed’s Care.