Edward Provost, 89, Rochester, passed away at 8:54 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2024, at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester.
He was born on Nov. 5, 1934, in Springfield, Mass., the son of Edward N. and May (Merrill) Provost. Ed was a veteran having served with the U.S. Air Force and had attended Purdue University. On Sept. 30, 1998, in Granby, Conn., he married Harriet (Bonine) McAllister and she survives.
Ed had worked as a salesman for Burns Construction, Macy, for more than 40 years. He was a member of the American Legion, Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge and attended Wesley Methodist Church in Culver. 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; son Curtis Adams, Boynton Beach, Fla.; daughter, Tamara Provost, Westfield; stepdaughter, Gwen (fiance’ Adam Hoover) McAllister, Carmel; five grandchildren; and sister, Jacqueline Neumann, Cape Cod, Mass. Preceding him in death were his parents and stepson, James Brent McAllister.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Wynnfield Crossing in the chapel, 1729 Wabash Avenue, Rochester. Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Woodstock, Vt.
Arrangements are handled by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
