Alphonse "Al" L. Provost

Alphonse "Al" L. Provost obituary, Trenton, MI

Alphonse "Al" L. Provost

Alphonse "Al" Provost Obituary

Visit the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Inc. - Trenton Chapel website to view the full obituary.
Provost, Alphonse Jr. Age 81; of Trenton. December 4, 2017. Born to the late Alphonse and Gladys Provost July 4, 1936. Beloved husband of the late Penny Provost for 34 years. Loving father of Raymond Provost, Tina (Rich) Cart, and Chris Provost. Proud Papa of Katelyn, Jennifer, Edward, Cassandra, and Madeline. Cherished great-papa of Scarlett, Mason, Benjamin, and Hugh. Survived by siblings Sister Janet Provost of Monroe and Paul Provost of Ypsilanti. Preceded in death by siblings Jeanette Minnish and Raymond Provost. Al was loved by all of his family and will be deeply missed. He loved to paint; he painted signs, sports emblems, and mascots for the Trenton schools where he worked for 35 years. Al also loved football; watching the High School football games as well as Michigan State and shooting pool. You could always find him giving his grandkids money; he loved them very much. Visitation for Al will be Thursday December 7 at 1 p.m. at the Trenton chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. His funeral service will be the following day at the funeral home; instate 11 a.m. with the service at 12 p.m. Directly following his services we will be processing to Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery for a committal service. Click on the multimedia tab to view Al's video tribute.

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Ron Watson

December 5, 2017

Uncle Al, you were always a good Uncle who was kind and generous and I never heard you say a mean word to anybody. I will miss you. Love you.

Sue Fields-Dalimonte

December 5, 2017

Al was always so full of love and laughter. He will be missed by so many. My heart is with all of the family at this difficult time. Love and prayers to all.

jim bost

December 5, 2017

Al you were an awesome "BOSS" to work for I enjoyed your sense of humor and all your wonderful paintings..I hope no one will ever paint over them REST -IN - PEACE....My friend.....

john skidmore

December 5, 2017

Al Was a Friend God Bless Him.His Friend John Joseph Skidmore.

Theresa Baynard (Lloyd)

December 5, 2017

So sorry to hear of Al's passing, he was a great guy, there was always laughter when he was around. My prayers are with you all.

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