Mr. Bernard Provencal Obituary (1921

ATTLEBORO – Bernard Provencal, 95, of Attleboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. He was the loving husband of Marceline (Smith) Provencal of Attleboro. Born on June 4, 1921 in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Herve’ and Ida (laPierre) Provencal. Bernard grew up in Fall River and was a graduate of Durfee High School. He worked for the Cascade Drug Store before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1942. He was stationed in New Guinea and proudly served his country during World War II. After returning home from his military service, Bernard worked for the Drake Hotel in Fall River, China Royal in Fall River, the VA Hospital in Brockton, the Foxboro Company and retired from Texas Instruments after a 22 year career. Bernard took great pride in his active participation in both the Knights of Columbus and as a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. In addition to his wife, Bernard is survived by his two sons, Bernie Provencal of Lexington and John Provencal and his wife Beverly of Attleboro; his beloved grand-daughter, Jennifer Simpson and her husband Larry of Bellerica; his sister, Lucy Simard of Tiverton, RI; also many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Leo Provencal and Pauline Littlefield. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Monday, March 27, from 4-7 p.m., at the Duffy- Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. A funeral will be conducted on Tuesday, March 28, at 9 a.m. from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro Burial with military honors will be held immediately following the Funeral Mass at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.