Alfred J. Provencher
October 1, 1928 - February 10, 2012
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Old First United Methodist Church
Locust Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Tuesday 2/14, 11:00 am
Glenwood Cemetery
Monmouth Road
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Tuesday 2/14, 12:00 pm

Alfred J. 'Fred' Provencher, of West Long Branch passed away peacefully Friday morning Feb. 10, 2012 with his family by his side at home. He was born October 1, 1928 in North Adams, Massachusetts the second son of Frank B and Anna Provencher. He grew up in North Adams and after high school he joined …
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Anne Dorobis left a message on February 14, 2013:
I remember going to one of Mr. Provencher's art shows some years ago. I liked his paintings; I'd seen some of his work at Bob and Annette's house and it was great to see his creativity and expression. He'll live on in his artwork and in the memories of those who love him.
Bill Dean left a message on February 13, 2013:
Dawndi, Billy, Brendan, and Emily: Uncle Fred Provencher from New Jersey has died. Uncle Fred and his wife Jeannie were the ones I took Anne Marie (and Scott and Erik) doewn to NJ to see, when Fred and Jeannie renewed their wedding vows, for their 50th anniversary. Anne Marie was tickled pink to see her brother, even though her bridge-crossing phobia turned her stiff as a board each time we traversed even a minor span - Scott and Erik had to hold her down, or she would have slid off the back seat like a plank! Turns out that Fred and Jeannie's son is a minister, so he performed the ceremony - very touching! After that, they each spoke. Jeannie said so many nice things about her husband, that I wondered if he were the same guy I knew as my uncle! :=) Next, it was Uncle Fred's turn to speak. He took the mike, thanked his wife for all the happy years, and tried to joke a little. But then, he broke down in tears, and could no longer speak - he really, really loved her, and wasn't afraid to show it. We applauded his tears. I found a cute blog entry about Fred and Jeannie and Syracuse University, where they were both Art majors. Seems one of them took the book "Artists of the Italian Rennaisanace" out from the library in 1952, and didn't return it until 2010, 58 years later. Big fine! I also learned that although we all knew that Fred was really Alfred, who knew that Jeannie was really "Marcella" Walsh? Read all about it at http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2010/08/after_58_years_su_alum_return.html. Uncle Fred's obituary is at: http://woolleyfh.com/online-obituary/86149. He was 83. Jeannie is right. Uncle Fred will be sorely missed... Uncle Fred was a lifelong artist and chaired the Art Department at Monmouth University for 30 years. Brendan and Emily, my Art Majors in college: I had always wanted to bring you down to Fred and Jeannie's house (before or after it burned), to meet him, and see his works and gallery. Too bad. You would have loved him... This is a good sequeway into the most amusing art story I have, about Uncle Fred. There were some years that, whenever I saw him, he repeated his woes about being blocked in his painting. Having been educated through grade school and high school by Catholic nuns, it was not so surprising that once he did one painting of nuns, that he got caught in a loop, for years, and could paint nothing but nuns. Fred had a paramount sense of humor, and he and I always had a great chuckle about his predicament. However, it really want't all that funny, was it? Anyway, some years later, I saw him again, and he reported joyously that he broke out, and no longer was painting nuns."That's great, Uncle Fred! What are you painting now," I asked? "You won't believe it, Bill; now I'm painting penguins!" Uproarious! Love, Dad (Nephew Bill)
June Wilson Annitto left a message on February 13, 2013:
Fred was one of my favorite Art Teachers. A kind heart.A lovely soul!
Ronnie Bornstein-Walerzak left a message on February 13, 2013:
My thoughts go out to the Provencher family. I was fortunate enough to have had Mr. P. as a professor at Monmouth. He always had a twinkle in his eye and a great humor to add to his wonderful teaching experiences. I think of him often and will continue to do so.
Barbie, Jim, and Josh Pemberton left a message on February 13, 2013:
Uncle Fred always had a sparkle in his eye and wonderfully playful way of looking at life. We loved visiting and wish we could have seen all of our NJ family more often. We are praying for you all as you say good-by for now.
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Emily McGrath left a message on February 13, 2013:
So many fun memories I have of Fred from my Monmouth years...and after. He was always a favorite of mine. So sorry to Jeanne and your family for your profound loss. He will be missed!
Frederick John LaVergne left a message on February 13, 2013:
God bless the Provencher family in this difficult time.
nephew tom dean left a message on February 12, 2013:
Remembering uncle Fred, What i loved best about uncle Fred was his infectious laugh. He was a big man and his laugh rolled up and off him and caught you. No one could resist, we all shared his glee. great memories of n. adams. love to my Provencher cousins and to aunt Jean. tom
Cecile Schneider left a message on February 11, 2013:
My beloved brother, you will always be in my heart and remember this: "Write if you get work and hang by your thumbs".
Paula Lee left a message on February 11, 2013:
My dear Uncle Fred... his voice, his laughter, his humor, his touch, the personal moments of life, truth and beauty so gently shared through his eyes... so many happy and love filled memories I will always cherish... May he rest in peace and may we find comfort in our faith and hope. Love to you Aunt Jean and Cousins from Dave, Giselle and I, Paula
Dave & Ginny Andrews left a message on February 10, 2013:
We have fond memories of times spent with Fred, even though there were far too few. Our love to the family.
Woolley Boglioli Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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