Peacefully at the QEH, on April 29, 2024, with his family by his side in the hands of the Lord of John Thomas Desmond Nantes of Cornwall and formerly of Hunter River, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of 53 years of Carolyn (Gallant) Nantes. Cherished father of Judi, Robbie (Nicole Hollands), Michelle (John) Boutilier, and Charlotte (Aaron) MacKenzie. Loving Grampie to Claire and Maria Gosbee, Aidan and Logan Hoogerbrugge, and Skye and Munroe Boutilier. Brother of Leslie (Joanne) and Kenny (Marie) and brother-in-law to Sandra Nantes, Bill Robertson, Richard (Audrey) Gallant, Mary Alice MacDonald, Frank (Theresa) Gallant, Shirley (Gerry) Gallant, Jerry (Alice) Gallant, John (Patti) Gallant, Denis Gallant, and Ernie (Faye) Gallant. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Mary (Trainer) Nantes; parents-in-law, Leo and Irene (Peters) Gallant. Brother, James; brother-in-law, Tony Gallant, Greg McCourt; and sisters-in-law, Leona Robertson and Ida McCourt. Resting at Central Queen’s Funeral Home, 2538 Glasgow Road, New Glasgow. Visitation on Wednesday, May 1st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral on Thursday, May 2nd at St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church, Rustico, at 10:30 a.m. Interment in St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hope River. Online condolences may be sent to: [email protected]
John Thomas “Desmond” NANTES — Cornwall
