Stella R. Provost

Stella R. (Lapierre) Provost, 95, of North Smithfield and formerly of Woonsocket, was called home to her lord and savior on December 13, 2017 in St. Antoine Residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of 70 years to the late Wilfred J. Provost, Sr. Born in Fitchburg, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Leroux) Gadoury and was raised by her aunt and uncle, Stella and Joseph Lapierre.

Stella was a modest, caring and family oriented person who enjoyed family gatherings, travel, shopping and bingo. She worked at A.T. Cross as an assembler from 1971 until her retirement in 1985. She belonged to many clubs, including the Royal Travelers, a Christian sharing group, St. Josephs, Golden Hearts and Forever Young.

She is survived by three sons; Wilfred J. Provost, Jr. and his wife Mary Flinn Cunningham of Needham, MA, Richard J. Provost and his wife Kara of Smithfield, Normand E. Provost and his wife Freda of Harrisville; three daughters, Madeleine J. Brule and her husband Normand of Woonsocket, Michelle F. Roberts and her husband Kerry of Smithfield, and Marie L. Houle and her husband David of Woonsocket, eighteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings Gerald, Lionel, and Morris Gadoury, Claire Blackwelder, Florence Gadoury and Rita Marceau.

Her funeral will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 9AM from the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in St. Agathas Church, 34 Joffre Ave., Woonsocket. Burial will follow in St. Charles Cemetery, Farm St., Blackstone. Calling hours are Monday from 6 to 8PM. Stella wishes to leave you with these words; May God bless you and keep you in his tender loving care.

Visitation
Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmHolt Funeral Home

510 S Main St
Woonsocket, RI 02895

Holt Funeral Home

Interment following funeral se
Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 12:00 amSt. Charles Cemetery

Farm Street
Blackstone, MA 01504

St. Charles Cemetery

Funeral Mass
Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 10:00 amSt. Agathas Church

34 Joffre Ave.
Woonsocket, RI 02895

St. Agathas Church

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