Obituary of Theresa L. Provost

Theresa L. Provost, 68, died September 24, 2016 at Davis Place in Danielson. She was born July 23, 1948 in Putnam, CT, daughter of the late Theodore A. and Henrietta R. (Gosselin) Clarke. Theresa worked for the office of the Secretary of the State and for the University of CT as an administrative assistant. She enjoyed researching family history, photography, flower gardening, and the beach. She leaves her children Michael Provost (Roberta) of Butte, MT, Deborah Torcellini (Robert) of Eastford, CT, Thomas Provost (Karen) of Ashford, CT, Scott Provost (Gretchen) of Terryville, CT, and Melanie Olson of Woodstock, CT. Theresa also leaves seven grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, her brother Robert Clarke (Sharon) of Arizona, and her sister-in-law Hannelore Clarke of Florida. She was predeceased by son-in-law Lewis V. Olson, brother John E. Clarke and sister Linda P. Clarke. Visitation will be Saturday, October 1 from 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM at St. Mary’s Church, 218 Providence Street, Putnam, CT. Burial in Munyan Cemetery, Putnam, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter. Arrangements by Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam. Share a memory at smithandwalkerfh.com.