Obituary of Deborah A. Provost

Deborah A. Provost, 51 Thompson - Deborah A. Provost, 51 of 1 Meadow Drive, died Thursday August 25 at home after losing a courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 29,1953 in Worcester. Ma. .daughter to the late George and Leona (Berry) Kuhn. She leaves behind a loving husband of 36 years .Paul Provost; a daughter , Tammy Brissette and her husband. Scott of Thompson; a son Brian Provost and his wife, Jody of Thompson, six grandchildren Kiyara, Tyler. Kaitlyn, Julianna, Karista and Brianna. She also leaves behind two brothers Karl Kuhn of Webster and Joe Kuhn of Pomfret; a sister. Donna Rumrill of North Grosvemordale and their families; a large extended family and many dear friends. Deb worked at the Commerce Ins. Company in Webster, before retiring to care for her grandchildren. She attended St. Joseph Church in North Grosvenordale for 40 years. She was a member of the E.T.F.D. Ladies Auxiliary . In honor of her father she was a part of the LJ.S.S. Susan B. Anthony Naval reunion. She was a 'member of the Interfaith Stitchers of Danielson, and a volunteer for the Assabet Valley high school U.S. First robotics team Deb was a devoted wife and mother and loved her grandchildren above all else. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her. Her Funeral Mass will be Celebrated Monday August 29 at 10 AM in St. Joseph Church 18 Main St. North Grosvenordale . Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday August 28 from 2:00 - 6:00 PM at Bartel funeral home 33 Schofield Ave. ( Rt. 12 ) in Dudley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Interfaith Stitchers of Danielson or Susan B. Anthony Scholarship Fund . On line guest book @ www.bartelfuneralhome.com Interfaith Stitchers C/0 Westfield Congregational Church UCC 210 Main St. Danielson CT 06239 or Cecile Cloutier PO Box 426 Quinebaug CT 06262 or The Provost Family 1 Meadow Dr. Thompson CT 06277 U.S.S. Susan B. Anthony Scholarship Fund In care of Mr. Gene John 680 Americana Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 Debs letter read at her mass so beautifully by her sister Donna . Anyone that knew Deb knew that she was a planner with a huge sense of humor. So does not surprise us to know the plans that Deb made before God called her home. She not only chose her service, music, casket, and headstone. She purchased special gifts for those close to her that would reassure to them how important they were to her and that she will always be with them. She wrote letters to these people to be given out after her passing. She also wrote a letter that I would be honored to share today. I will do my best! She wrote: I am happy I have the opportunity to write this letter. I want to thank God for all the blessings he has given me. First for giving me life to two wonderful parents George & Leona Kuhn. Next for such wonderful siblings Karl, Joe & Donna, Always remember God made the best first! Next for sending me the love of my life, Paul. He has given me love & support for the past 39 years. Paul has been a special person to put up with me. Well honey, Kmart and Wal-Mart stocks will be going down; now that the shopping baskets can't drag me around forcing me to spend your money. Thank you for always letting me do what was important to me: Helping others. Always remember our trips that were filled with fun & laughter and continue to live life like that. For it is love and laughter that makes life so wonderful and that is what we had. Thank you for the many years of love. I love you so very much. But don't be sad for we will be together again some day, you can't get rid of me: as I often said "I am like a bad penny". Next thank you God for giving Paul & I two super kids. Tammy & Brian, you both have made us so proud to be your parents. You are both loving & caring adults and wonderful parents. I know you will always make me proud. You are both wonderful inside and out, of course; for the apple does not fall far from the tree! We couldn't have asked for anyone better than God gave us. I thank God for sending them their wonderful spouses, Scott and Jody, for without them the best parts of my life would not have been born. God, you sent me 6 special angels to love and to be loved by. Kiyara, Tyler, Katie, Julianna, Karista and Brianna remember I will always love you, be good, listen to your parents and do what I have told you God wants from all of us. Love everyone for who they are, for God has made us all and we are all special. Remember always that Grandma loves you as big as the whole wide world. Everyone knows that being a "Grandma" has been the love I have cherished and will miss the most but I won't be far away because a piece of my heart and soul lives on in each of my angels. To my extended family and friends, it has been a pleasure to call you that family & friends. To Team 157 " The Aztechs" it has been a pleasure for 11 years being a part of your team. To the teachers, mentors, but especially the kids. Kids you are super and I know you will all turn out to be great adults. I will always hold you close in my heart. To the ladies of "Interfaith Stichers" you have filled a void in my life and made Thursdays such a special day. I will miss you all, please keep up the great work that we do; for God is depending on us. To my friends from the "Susie B." thanks for so many years of fun and love with my dad and siblings, you all means so much to us for you are more like family than friends. And last, to my brother in law David, who has gone before me. Thank you for opening my eyes and heart to God, you served him well, thank you. As you can see by the music that I chose, my faith has played a huge part in my life and death. This music has helped me get through my illness and I have left such a great legacy in my name. I hope I have opened someone else's eyes & heart to God, if so I know I have done God work and served him well. Without the love of Paul, my kids, grandkids, siblings, family & friends this road I've had to travel would have been impossible. So to everyone, please do not remember me with tears but with smiles because I loved being happy and sharing laughter. Remember I will not be alone; I will be with my loved ones and the Lord. Remember I enjoyed life and loved to talk, so watch out in heaven cause the Wilsonville News is coming. Thank you all for being part of my life. I love you all. Debbie, Mom, Grandma, & your friend.