PROVOT, Allan Frederick

Provot, Allan Frederick in his 87th year passed peacefully with his family at his side on December 24 2016 at University Hospital London, Ontario. Beloved  Wife of 65 years, Ruth (Welcher). Loving father of Dorothy Harris, Nancy Drexler (Ray) Bonnie Whitfield (Rob) Joyce Anderson Tesmer (Bob) Gail Kerr (John) and Rick Provot (Sue). Survived by his brothers Albert Provot and David Provot and his sister Vivian Miller. Loving Grandfather of 15 Grandchildren and 27 Great Grandchildren. Predeceased by his father Norman F Provot, Mother Kathleen Ridley, and Step Mother Helen Glass.  His siblings Leeota Morse, Kathleen Madison, Alvin Provot, Daughter Ida Louise Provot, Grandson Jeramie Drexler, and Son in Law Bob Harris.  Al was a Korean War Vet in the USA Military; he worked in the Pamour Gold Mines in Timmins Ontario and was proud owner of Al’s Pizza in Guelph Ontario for 12 years.  Al will be missed for his quiet strength, sneaky humour, predictability, love of 649 and the Toronto Blue Jays but most of all his limitless amounts of cookies and Christmas candy (even in July).  As per his request Cremation has taken place. Memorial Contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. The family sincerely thanks the staff at University Hospital London Ontario for their outstanding care and compassion.