Marilyn Jean Gallant

Marilyn Jean Gallant, 87, of North Fort Myers entered into God’s Kingdom on June 17, 2023. She was born on March 19, 1936 to Raymond & Helen (Martell) Gallant. She was raised in Chelsea, Massachusetts and graduated St. Rose H.S. in 1953.

She met and married Henry Meoli shortly after graduating and they had one daughter, the apple of their eye, Debra Meoli.

Marilyn worked various jobs in the Chelsea area, all of which she excelled in and was considered a loyal, hard-working employee. She moved to Cape Cod, Mass where she worked at the Cape Cod Hospital from which she retired.

Shortly thereafter, she decided to join her friends in sunny Florida where she always enjoyed playing cards, mah-jong and a little gambling. Marilyn had a feisty demeanor and she was not opposed to winning the family’s money either!

Marilyn was a jokester, she loved a good story and was always generous to those she loved. She was a wonderful mom, sister and friend and would not hesitate to give the shirt off of her back to anyone in need.

Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Debra Halpin and son-in-law, Sean; and her only sister, Donna Hume.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Ray (Buster) Gallant Jr. and William Gallant.

Marilyn’s kind, loving, feisty spirit will be deeply missed.