Gene Gallant

It is with deep sadness that we share that Gene Gallant passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 31, 2026.  Anyone who knew Gene will find comfort in knowing that, just before he passed, he had been out with Gwyn on one of their regular date nights, enjoying a nice meal and a glass of red wine.

Camille Eugene “Gene” Gallant was born on October 12, 1943, in Memramcook, New Brunswick, to Jean and Roseanna Gallant.  The baby in a large French-Canadian family, he cherished his close relationships with his siblings and their families throughout his life.  He was deeply proud of his Acadian roots and made sure his children knew and appreciated their heritage.

At sixteen, Gene moved to Toronto, where he began his career and met Gwyneth (Gwyn), his wife of 56 years.  Together they raised their two children, Renée and John, in Aurora — a town Gene proudly embraced as his home.

Gene was a familiar and beloved presence throughout Aurora.  He volunteered for many years with the Aurora Minor Hockey Association, served as the voice of the Aurora Tigers, and was a regular at local events, hockey rinks, and neighbourhood restaurants.  He was immensely proud of his country and his sports teams and was often seen driving around with their flags flying from his car.  Gene loved his family, his friends, hockey — especially his beloved Maple Leafs — and being part of the community around him.

Gene leaves behind his wife Gwyneth (Gwyn), his daughter Renée and her husband Patrick, his son John, and his grandchildren Carter and Maryn.  He is survived by his brother Gerry, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he loved dearly.

A Celebration of Gene’s Life will take place at a later date.

In honour of Gene’s lifelong love of hockey and his many years with the Aurora Minor Hockey Association, memorial contributions can be sent directly to the AMHA at:
P.O. Box 71555, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6S9 | 905-727-1480
or by e-transfer to: amhabookkeeper@gmail.com
Please include the donor’s name and the reference “In memory of Gene Gallant.”
Donations will help cover registration fees and equipment, giving children the chance to play the game that brought Gene so much joy. Go, Leafs, Go!