Eleanor A. "Ellie" Provost

Eleanor "Ellie" A. Provost, 88, of Fishers, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on the evening of Saturday, December 24, 2016. She was born on June 14, 1928 to Edward and Stasia (Krysiak) Preston in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Ellie had been an office manager for Hooper Holmes Insurance of Providence, RI, retiring in 1986. She was married to Harold for 65 years. During their years in Massachusetts, Ellie and Harold enjoyed square dancing. She was also a member of the Women's Guild at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Seekonk, MA. In retirement, the Provosts lived in Zolfo Springs, FL, as well as the past 18 years in Spruce Creek South of Summerfield, FL. Ellie enjoyed playing cards, shuffle board, billiards and line dancing.
She is survived by her husband, Harold T. Provost; children, David (Cathy) Provost of Yardley PA, Carol Ann Gagne of Eliot, ME and Ann Marie (Rob) Brennan of Fishers, IN; grandchildren, Jonathan (Kristy) Gagne, Melissa (Sander) Falzone, Daniel Brennan, Noah Brennan and Stephen Brennan; great-grandchildren, Emily Gagne and Evan Falzone; and several nieces & nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Gregory Provost; and five brothers and sisters, Frances Kolb, Margaret Brillon, Edward Preston, William Preston and Robert Preston.
A memorial service will be held at 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Northridge Gracious Retirement Living, 14532 Allisonville Road, in Fishers, IN, with visitation from 6:30 pm to the time of service. At the convenience of the family, Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church (formerly St. Mary's) of Seekonk, MA, with burial at Notre Dame Cemetery in Pawtucket, RI.
Memorial contributions may be made to North Lake Presbyterian Church, Operation Home Bound, 975 Rolling Acres Road, Lady Lake, FL 32159; or St. Labre Indian School, Ashland, MT 59004.