Mary H. Garland
February 8, 1939 ~ December 26, 2022
Resided in:
Alfred, Maine
Mary (Hall) Garland-Gallant, born in Sanford, Maine on February 8, 1939, to John T. Hall and Rachel Theodora Hobbs Hall passed away on December 26, 2022. Mary grew up on the farm that had been settled by her family on Fort Ridge Road in North Alfred. She had the incredible blessing of living on her family’s land most of her life and dying at home with her wonderful husband, Emile Gallant, by her side.
Mary and Emile shared many decades of laughter and love together. They loved to dance, keep track of the wildlife in their yard, and especially watch the waves coming in on the shore at Wells Beach. A drive to see the waves was always a favorite pastime after Sunday morning church. Mary and Emile enjoyed their many vacations at Disney World through the years and loved to share their excitement in life and joy with others.
Mary was very proud of her work for New York Life Insurance, continuing to work until she was 80 years old and felt blessed to help people in their time of need. She won many awards through the years for her service with the company.
Mary leaves behind her husband, Emile Gallant, of Alfred, Maine; her brother, John T. Hall (Winifred) of Summerfield, Florida, and their family; daughter, Beth Kennett, (Bob) of Rochester, VT and their sons, Thomas (Jennifer) and David (Asia) and their families. She also leaves behind her grandson, Andrew Tuttle (Heather) of Anthony, Florida and their family. She leaves four stepchildren and their families, John Gallant, Christine Gallant, Julie Gallant, Diane Gallant.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Anne Hall Kreeger; brother, James Turner; daughter, Mary R. Garland, infant daughter Susan, and her first husband, Andy Garland.
Visiting hours will be on Friday, January 6th from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale.
A Graveside service will be held in the spring at Evergreen Cemetery in Alfred.
Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com
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My mother, Dorothy Meldrum, was a long time friend of Mary. I knew Mary from the time I was a very young child when my father, Harvey Cossaboom was the Pastor in North Alfred. I have fond memories of Mary from throughout my life.
My mother and I wish to offer condolences to the entire family and her friends.
Elisabeth Small & Dorothy Meldrum
Knew Mary from Christian Women’s Club (Stonecroft ). She was a beautiful women inside and out. Very gracious. Always enjoyed visiting with her.
Mary is kind and a people-oriented person. When her mother Rachel was still alive, she took great care of Rachel during her later years days and night. She loves her daughters Beth and Mary Rachel, her grandchildren, and her great grandchildren very much. Mary also cooks very good lasagna. We miss you, Mary, and we wish you are now with your loved ones in heaven.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family today. Aunt Mary and Anne were both exceptional women.