Obituary of Cecil "Patrick" Provost
Provost, Cecil "Patrick"
A lifelong resident of Chatham, Pat Provost passed away in his 76th year at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Monday, 24th of June, 2019.
He was the son of the late Dominat & Edna (nee St. Pierre) Provost.
Beloved husband of the late Marilyn (nee Manuel, 1999).
Brother of June Springer (Delbert) of St. Thomas, James Provost (Dorothy) of Chatham & Mary Jane Bird (Don) of Chatham.
Survived by his sister-in-law, Betty Coffin of London.
Pat will be remembered always by his many nieces & nephews.
Pat retired as a Truck Driver and previously served in the Canadian Navy.
As per Pat's wishes, cremation has taken place with a Private Family Interment at a later date.
In memory of Pat, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
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Chatham
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