BUXTON- Edward Gallant Jr., age 85, beloved husband and father, died peacefully at his home in the early morning of November 14, 2015.
He was born on December 13, 1929, to Edward and Mary (Connolly) Gallant and attended schools in Portland.
Ed was in the 103rd Tank Company of the Maine National Guard for 15 years. He was an appliance repairman for most of his life, retiring at age 83.
Ed was a Harley-Davidson rider for 55 years, raced a stock car at Beech Ridge into his seventies, and enjoyed motor home traveling with his wife-visiting most of the Civil War battlefields. He also enjoyed flying with his friend Steve and had a memorable flight to Alaska with his friend Calvin.
He is survived by his wife Nancy (Dean) Gallant of 57 years; sons- Dean Gallant of Buxton and Edward Gallant III and his wife Michelle of Carthage, NC; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a sister- Carol Hawkes of Westbrook.
He is predeceased by a son- Corey Gallant.
Per Ed's request, there will be no services. Burial will be private at Flander's Cemetery in Buxton.
Arrangements are with Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service- Buxton. Online condolence messages can be submitted at the funeral home's website, www.mainefuneral.com