Charles Boyd Gallant was born in Tignish, P.E.I. on October 8th, 1894. He was the third of eight children of Frank and Frances McIver Gallant. His grandparents were Napoleon and Catherine Clark Gallant.

Boyd spent his early years on the farm while attending the local school. He was very intelligent - a quiet, peace-loving person. His mother, a teacher and a very spiritual person had a great influence on him which lasted throughout his life. He was faithful to his Church and family obligations. His favorite pastimes were reading, sports and music. When just a young boy, he borrowed his father's violin and taught himself how to play.

His family called him "Boyd" while fellow workers called him "Charlie". When Boyd was fifteen years old, he left home to work in a lumber camp in Northern Maine. He saved his money and bought a potato farm in Van Buren, Maine. In 1918, he married Lucinda (Lucy) and worked the farm until 1924. He left Van Buren and found employment in Portland, Maine. His wife and three children joined him in Portland. He worked twenty years for Kern's, a meat company, retiring in 1959. Lucy was a proficient seamstress and cook.

Boyd and Lucy worked hard for their family. They wanted their seven children to have an education and music lessons. Boyd had a deep sense of justice which he taught his children. Relatives and friends were always welcome in their home. They will long remember the times.

In 1982, Boyd's beloved wife, Lucy passed away in her 86th year. In 1983, Charles Boyd Gallant passed away in his 89th year.

Many years ago with love in command
This charming couple were joined hand in hand
The usual events soon followed the marriage
With plenty of time pushing the carriage
Three boys and four girls they begot
Not one returnable in the lot
They worked very hard all through the years
With few spots of anger and yet there were tears
With patience and wisdom and God's good grace
They brought up their children this world to face
Children soon from home depart
To make their own heard start
Parents expect this with some regret
And hope their children will not forget
To show that we appreciate all they have done
We give them this day of happiness and fun
So join with us in making this toast
To Mom and Dad our most Honored Hosts