M. Edward Provost

M. Edward Provost 89, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 8:54 A.M. Friday, June 28, 2024, at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester.

He was born on November 5, 1934 in Springfield, Massachusetts, the son of Edward N. and May (Merrill) Provost. Ed was a veteran having served with the United States Air Force and had attended Purdue University. On September 30, 1998, in Granby, Connecticut, he married Harriet (Bonine) McAllister and she survives.

Ed had worked as a salesman for Burns Construction, Macy, Indiana for over forty years. He was a member of the American Legion, Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, and attended Wesley Methodist Church in Culver, Indiana. He was a sports enthusiast, an avid golfer, and a big fan of Big Ten Sports, especially Purdue University.

Survivors include his wife, Harriet Provost, Rochester, Indiana, son Curtis Adams, Boynton Beach, Florida, daughter, Tamara Provost, Westfield, Indiana, step-daughter, Gwen (Fiance’ Adam Hoover) McAllister, Carmel, Indiana, five grandchildren, sister, Jacqueline Neumann, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Preceding him in death were his parents and step-son, James Brent McAllister.

Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Wynnfield Crossing in the Chapel, 1729 Wabash Avenue, Rochester, Indiana. Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Woodstock, Vermont. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. On line condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com  

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