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Ronald Earle Provost

West Springfield, Massachusetts

Jan 31, 1948 – Jul 3, 2025

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BORN
January 31, 1948
DIED
July 3, 2025
LOCATION
West Springfield, Massachusetts
CHARITY
American Cancer Society

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Curran-Jones Funeral Home - West Springfield Obituary

After winning a two-year battle with cancer, Ronald Earle Provost 77, passed away suddenly and peacefully on the evening of July 2, 2025 in Cape Cod. Ron was born on January 31, 1948, and was the son of the late Earle and Mary (Barbieri) Provost. He was married to his loving wife, Irene (Rajewski) for 45 years and he was the proud and adoring Father to their son, Scott. He also leaves behind his many dear cousins here and in Italy along with many life-long friends.  Born and raised in Agawam, he went on to receive his Master’s Degree from American International College, Ron became a CPA, he practiced for several years as well as taught at AIC.   With his accounting knowledge and background for over 35 years he successfully managed their family business, Auto Glass Specialists (AGS) of West Springfield, until his retirement. Besides being passionate about his wife Irene and his son, Scott, Ron loved all things baseball, the NY Yankees, golfing and clamming at the Cape. Ron was a long standing member of Springfield Country Club where he made so many good friends. He reserved his bragging rights to boast about his hole-in-one on the 2nd hole of SCC.  With his cool, calm and quick wit Ron could always make you laugh. Above all he touched everyone he met with his kindness and gentle ways. May it be simply said, Ron was a loving husband, a devoted father and above all a very Good Man.  If you close your eyes, you can see him wearing his baseball cap and hear him cheering for those Yankees. Ron will be deeply missed and forever remembered in our hearts. A Memorial Mass to honor the life of Ron will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 11 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 47 Pine Street, West Springfield, MA. At a later date, a private burial will take place.  The West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home is handling all arrangements and memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Irene and Scott. So sorry to hear about Ron´s passing. I miss our many golf matches and weekday lunches.

Wally and I'm very sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband and great father. Ron was a great boss to work with at Provost Printing.And Wally enjoyed parking cars with him for the Big E. An Ron always talked about North Agawam

Dear Irene: I was very sorry to read of your loss. Sincerest condolences to you, and to your son. Eternal Memory!

Great guy, friend, fraternity brother and fellow member at Springfield Country Club. Will miss you Ronnie!

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Irene and Scott our hearts are sad. We remember all the fun we had, clamming, cooking, theater, conversations. Remember the incident with the compressor at the Cape and our pedicab to the theater in NYC? So many memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Love you.

Irene and Scott, Sending our sincere condolences for the loss of Ron, your husband and father. We knew him from AIC.

I first met Ron when we worked together on a summer construction crew, while in high school. He was always cool, calm and collected. A very nice, kind, and thoughtful guy. I will keep some great memories,(except for those damn Yankees) . Wishing his friends and family peace.

Irene & Scott—Please accept our sincere condolences on Ronnie’s passing. It must be sad to have so many happy memories, yet be separated by this unexpected event. At the same time, those very memories become so cherished & comforting because he’s alive in them always. It was always a pleasure to see you two as you were a great team & it was obvious he enjoyed being a Dad by the way his face lit up when he spoke about Scott. Dave & Ronnie enjoyed many stories as cousins recounting their...