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Carol Ann Gallant, age 64, of Metamora, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018. She was born August 25, 1953 in Inglewood, California, to Leo and Betty (Robinson)Zabinski. Carol married Joe Gallant on May 20, 1982 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design, from Kendall College of Art and Design in 1983, and a Bachelor of Science from Grand Valley State University, in Graphic Arts. Mrs. Gallant truly enjoyed her career as a Commercial Interior Designer, working many years for American Seating Company in Grand Rapids. In that position she used her skills in: interior design, space planning, color consulting, interior architecture, budgeting and customer service, to name a few. Carol designed show rooms for many of American Seating Company customers, including American Seating's own show room. Her talent for design and "Color" carried over to her home, her flower gardens and her entire life. The true joys of Mrs. Gallant's life were here sons: Daniel and Stephen, her husband Joe, her animals and life in general. Carol was a devoted and loving wife and mother.Mrs. Gallant is survived by her dear husband: Joe Gallant of Metamora; loving sons: Daniel Gallant and Stephen Gallant of Metamora; father: Leo Zabinski of Dexter; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother: Betty Zabinski and sister: Nancy Young.In accordance with Carol's wishes, cremation has been entrusted to Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer. No formal funeral service will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2413 S. Linden Rd., Ste. A, Flint, MI 48532 or Katie's Spa, 1178 S. Lapeer Rd., Lapeer, MI 48446. Condolences and memories may be shared at Muir Brothers Funeral Home | Lapeer, MI
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My sincere condolences to Carol's husband and family. Carol and I were roommates in college, as well as our first year out of college when we lived together in GR. I am just so sad to hear of this news. I have many fond memories of Carol from that time, with most of them having something to do with Art. As an art major myself, she was always showing me some design project she was working on, placing either a shape or color and asking my opinion. She truly loved Art and so enjoyed doing it. She had Yata, her Siamese cat at the time, and I a little cocker spaniel. The two certainly had fun together. We talked a lot of what our futures would be. It was a wonderful time in both of our lives. She was such a fun person, so creative.
She will be truly missed.
March 4, 2018
Carol and I worked together at American Seating for many years. I was very sorry to hear about her death. We will remember you today and always.
Marcia Shears
February 21, 2018
Truly saddened to hear of Carol's passing.
I admired her talent and gifts as well as her gracious character.
May God give you His comfort and peace during this difficult time and the days to follow.
Tricia Burgos-Trotter
American Seating
Tricia Burgos-Trotter
February 21, 2018
Joe, thoughts and prayers to you in memory of Carol.
Doug Oswald
February 19, 2018
Joe and Family,
Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Carol will be forever in your heart.
Tim & Debbi Battersby
February 19, 2018
Tim & Debbi Battersby
February 19, 2018
The skys of Heaven will welcome you with open arms so you may watch over your family from heaven above.
Justyn, Jonathan and Brian Gallant
Brian Gallant
February 19, 2018
Carol was a wonderful person and daughter in law. She will be greatly missed by all. Say hello to your mother Carol.
Love you
Odette Gallant
Odette Gallant
February 18, 2018
Stunned to see this obituary. I had the privilege of being the Pediatrician for Joe and Carol's boys in Grand Rapids. Carol's abilities to balance the business of little boys who then became teens with all of their activities was remarkable. She did so with joy. She made each visit to see me an enjoyable experience celebrating with Joe the good things happening. Carol and I had Inglewood in common. I lived there in the early sixties. Memories of SoCal were good. I have a real soft spot in my heart for the Gallants- Joe taught my kids to skate and got very excited when son Mark appeared with a Maple Leaf sweater on the ice his first day. That started a special relationship with the Gallants. I miss all of you and now will need to commit Carol to memory- very good ones at that. My God bless your steps ahead Joe, Daniel, and Stephen.
Ronald Hofman
February 18, 2018
Joe, Daniel and Stephen,
My family and I are very sorry for your loss.
Carol and I developed a friendship sharing stories about our families, common interests and plain old 'girl talk'. I will miss her.
Remember this quote..." If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever." Winnie the Pooh
Kathy Mucciarone
February 18, 2018
To the Gallant family,
I am sorry for the loss of your wife/mother.
We had exchanged information during our short on line friendship.
If you are interested in any more information please feel free to contact me.
I enjoyed our limited exchanges and always looked forward to hearing from Carol.
Too young to leave this world. May she Rest In Peace.
Margaret Gunther Hogan
Lincoln, RI
Margaret Hogan
February 17, 2018
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