Lawrence J. "Larry" Gallant

He was born September 19, 1953, in Rumford, the son of Arthur (Splash) Gallant and Mary (Fleming) Gallant. He was a graduate of Rumford High School in 1972 and attended both the University of Maine at Orono and the University of Prince Edward Island.

On October 17, 1992, he married Tammy (Barnett) Gallant and together they became the proud parents of their daughter Makenzie Q. on Larry’s birthday in 1995. They made their home on the beautiful South Rumford Road enjoying many special parties on their deck.

In his earlier days, Larry ran his way into becoming the last Rumford athlete to make 1st Team All State Running Back at the Class A Football Level. He also enjoyed jetskiing with his wife, family gatherings at Worthley Pond, playing golf with his older brother, and entertaining family and friends with his impromptu antics. He was a lifelong Patriots and Red Sox fan and enjoyed watching Makenzie play sports in school.

Larry managed the Sherwin Williams Store in Rumford for almost twenty-four years treating customers and contractors as if they were friends.

His co-workers, Peter and Bonnie Bart, managers Mitch and Phil were truly his Sherwin Williams family.

Larry is survived by Tammy, his loving wife, Makenzie, his beautiful daughter, mother Mary, Mother-in-law Gloria Barnett and Lindon Christie of Rumford, brothers Lance and his wife Susan of Marathon, Florida, Lee and his wife Kathy of Rumford, sister Lisa A. Fowler, brothers-in-law James and Dean Barnett and wife Chris of Rumford, and also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Larry was predeceased by his father Arthur (Splash), and father-in-law Lewis Barnett.

A special thank you to his Boston doctor and staff at Dana Farber and the caring staff at Maine Medical Center, especially Katelyn and Corey.

If so desired contributions in Larry’s memory may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation 477 Congress Street Suite M1 Portland, ME 04101.