Eileen Gallant Brown

April 1, 1954 - October 10, 2011
Eileen Gallant Brown


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Eileen Gallant Brown died on October 10, 2011 after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Methuen, Massachusetts on April 1, 1954 to the late Maurice and Julia Gallant and is survived by her husband Maynard and son Brendan of the home in Wilmington, NC as well as her brothers Karl Gallant of Fairfax Station VA, Gary Gallant of Boston MA, Robert Gallant of Concord , NC; sisters Judy Trask of Westford MA, Michelle Stauble of Pelham NH, Janice Poulain of Chelmsford MA, many nieces and nephews and her dear friends at Randall Library and within the UNCW community.

She received her BA from The University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1977 and was a member of Chi Omega Sorority and the women’s rowing team. She received her Masters in Information Science from the Catholic University of America in 1985. She had been on the Faculty of UNCW since 1988 and was the Government Documents Librarian at the time of her death.

A graveside service will be held at Oakdale Cemetery at 3:30 PM on Thursday, October 13, 2011.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UMASS Women’s Rowing Team, 234 Boyden, MA 01003

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  • October 11, 2011
    Donna Gunter says:
    Dear Maynard and Brendan, I give you my heartfelt sympathies for our beloved Eileen. She was such a wonderful friend, one with for whom I have so many beautiful memories. Even though I'm heartbroken over her death, I just know she is where she needs to be and will watch over both of you. Brendan, you still have a loving mother. She will care for you throughout your life. Never forget it. I just found out that you lost dear Pam a few weeks ago. I recall meeting her on a few occasions. She was such a vibrant soul. I pass my sympathies along to Mrs. Brown Love, Donna

  • October 12, 2011
    Darcy Hajjar says:
    I understand the pain and loss of loosing a sibling. My brother Dave died on September 30, 2011. I hope that you know that they go to a better place and Eileen will always live in your hearts. I remeber our childhood games and playing together. I have the deepest sympathy for your loss. Darcy

  • October 12, 2011
    Maria Stasios says:
    Maynard/Brendan and family: I knew Eileen through our volunteer work with Chi Omega at UNCW and I have great memories of our times together. She gave so much to the chapter and to me personally. I hope your memories will sustain you during this time of sorrow and that they will be everlasting in your hearts. She was a beautiful woman and will be greatly missed.

  • October 12, 2011
    Sharon Lough says:
    Dear Gallant cousins, Maynard and Brendan, So very sorry for your loss. I will always have such fond memories of Eileen. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all, Your cousin Sharon

  • October 13, 2011
    Bob & Lana Broadfoot says:
    Maynard and Brendan: We are so sorry for your loss. we are thinking about you.