Iris D. Gallant

It is with great sadness that the family of Iris Dale (Wentzell) Gallant, age 70, of Bridgewater, announce her sudden passing on Saturday, July 14th 2018 at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater.

Born in Bridgewater, she was a daughter of the late Doran and Grace (Barkhouse) Wentzell (Martin’s Point).

She is survived by daughter, Jamie Gallant, who was her everything; sister, Suzanne (David) Crouse, Lunenburg; brothers, Garnet, Albert and Stuart (Anne), all of Martin’s Point; many nieces and nephews.

Also, a special mention of her great niece, Emily Cook, whom she loved to see come visit with her hugs and many pictures for Aunt Iris’s fridge.

She was predeceased by her parents; sisters, Marie (Gerald) Dorey, Goldie Lynn, Violet Rose; brother, Larry; nephew, Brandon Wentzell.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, July 19th 2018 at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Western Shore, Rev. James Haughn officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to I.W.K. Health Centre Foundation, a charity that held a special place in Iris’s heart.

Cremation and arrangements entrusted to the care of Mahone Funeral Home, P.O. Box 200, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0 (902-624-8241). Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.mahonefuneral.ca