DRACUT-Edward H. "Eddie" Provencher, Jr., 45, a resident of Dracut, died Sunday, February 18th in Saints Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Janet L. (Dunn) Provencher with whom he was married for 15 years.
He was born on August 2, 1961 in Newburyport the son of Edward H. Provencher, Sr. and Marie A. (Plouff) Provencher of Fort Meyers, Florida. Mr. Provencher graduated from Wilmington High School.
In his free time he enjoyed reading, especially Stephen King novels. Mr. Provencher also enjoyed playing cards and traveling. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing basketball.
In addtion to his wife and parents he also leaves two daughters, Monica M. Provencher of Dracut and Jessica L. Provencher of Dracut; his sister, Debra M. Provencher of Fort Meyers, FL; five nephews and nieces, Matthew Dion, Danielle Dion, Jenny Elliott, Joey Eno and Mary Osborne; his father-in-law, Francis W. Dunn of Dracut; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was also the son-in-law of the late Jeannette E. Dunn.
Friends may call at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, on Thursday from 5:00 until 8:00 PM. His funeral will be held from the funeral home on Friday at 10:00 AM, followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM, in Ste. Marguerite D'Youville Parish at Ste. Therese Church in Dracut. Burial in Tyngsboro Memorial Cemetery in Tyngsboro. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made in his name to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7295.