Velma Provencher

Velma L. Provencher, 85, of Limerick, died peacefully with her family by her side at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough on Sunday, May 4, 2014. Velma was born in Limerick on August 20, 1928, the daughter of Ulric and Doris (LePage) Hisler. She is predeceased by her husband, Rudolphe P. Provencher and her brother, Roland C. LePage, Sr. Velma loved the little town of Limerick. It is where she grew up, attended school, met her husband, raised her family and shared her life with extended family members and dear friends. Her husband of 35 years, the absolute love of her life, Rudolphe P. Provencher, died in 1981.Survivors include her son, Wayne A. Provencher, daughter-in-law, Bernice A. Provencher, daughter, Deborah S. Hamilton, son-in-law, Stephen D. Hamilton, 4 granddaughters, Sara L. Robbins, Jenifer G. Blais, Kellie S. Tattersall and Brianna M. Hamilton, 8 great-grandchildren with one on the way as well as one great-great grandchild on the way.Velma, to remain close to home to care for her family, worked locally in the Limerick Yarn Mills, General Electric and the Alfred Footwear Shoe Company. In the 70's she was hired by the Southern Maine Agency on Aging as their Area Coordinator for their Meals on Wheels Program. As the Limerick Site Coordinator, she recruited, coordinated and dispatched volunteers. She prepared meals and was in charge of overseeing all services and site activities. Additionally, over a span of 30+ years, she provided custodial services to area post offices, municipalities and banking institutions. She loved to volunteer and was a very active member of Saint Matthews Catholic Church. A member, and once as President of the Church's Sodality, she assisted and would oversee numerous church functions, suppers and fairs. She was a Eucharistic Minister and a most devoted Catholic.Velma's life revolved around her family. It was a blessing to have her family nearby and she cherished every moment of the times that she shared with them. Much of her love for life was illustrated through her acts of kindness and what she could do for others in need. If there was anyone she knew who was sick or in need, she was always there with warm, loving, helping hands. She took many trips with her family but her love of travel really shined when she organized a group of 30 seniors to go to Hawaii. She was the trip's coordinator and planned out every travel detail (flights, buses, meals and tours). With her loving and nurturing spirit she watched over every person to ensure that they truly had a wonderful travel experience. Aside from loving life, family and sharing her fun loving spirit, one of Velma's most favorite things to do was to go dancing. Her loving family and friends sincerely hope that her spirit is now free and dancing once again.Velma's family would like to express sincere thanks and appreciation for the wonderful care provided to her by the hospice house nursing staff and all of those attending to her at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM at the Carll-Heald and Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Matthews Church in Limerick on Thursday at 9:30 AM. Burial will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Limerick. A gathering of fellowship to celebrate Velma's life will follow at the Saint Matthews Church Parish Hall.Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale. Condolences can be expressed at the Condolences tab at left.