Obituary of Donald Provost

A lifelong resident of Raleigh Township, Donald (Don) Provost died on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance at the age of 75. Born in Chatham, son of the late Harvey Provost and Clara Charron of Chatham. Beloved husband of Donna (Griffith) Provost for over 50 years. Loving father of Paul Provost and his wife Cheryl Haddock of Raleigh Township, Val and her husband Peter Dickau of Edmonton and Patrick Provost of Raleigh Township. Grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Brother of Art Provost of Chatham, Len and Joyce Provost of Wallaceburg, Hec and Mary Louise Provost of Chatham, Larry and Pat Provost of Texas and the late Bob Provost. Brother-in-law of Carol Provost of Chatham and the late Delores Provost. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Don will be sadly missed by his Wednesday golf buddies. He retired in 1996 as a bread salesman for Maple City Bakery. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Thursday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2006 from the Funeral Home with Rev. Fr. Daniel Vere officiating. Cremation to follow. Donations, made by cheque, to Cancer Society appreciated.