Charlene Provencal

Charlene Provencal, the second born child to Robert and Doris Provencal, recently passed. She was born in the lovely town of Hudson, New Hampshire on May 23, 1947. She is survived by her brothers Gregory Provencal of San Diego, CA and Donald Provencal of Hudson, NH. Even though she did not have any children of her own, she enjoyed watching her niece and nephews grow up into adulthood. Charlene attended Presentation of Mary Academy for grades 1-12. During high school she worked at her father's supermarket and upon graduation, she attended Floral Design School in Boston MA. Following graduation, she worked for a flower shop in Massachusetts until opening her own personal shop in Hudson, appropriately called Charlene’s Flower Shop. Her flower shop was a successful business that brought so much happiness to the town of Hudson. She created beautiful floral arrangements for every occasion. Charlene was involved in her community. She was a member of the former Hudson Lioness Club, Charter member and President of the former Hudson Nottingham West Lions Club, current member and permanent Board Director of the Hudson Lions Club. She was also president of chamber of commerce for Hudson 1995 and 1996. A former Board member of the NH Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation; Board Member of the Lions Health Services Board; Board Member of NH Lions Youth Services Board; and Board Member of NH Lions Camp Pride, a summer camp for individuals with special needs. Charlene was District Governor of Lions District 44H (2007-2008) and Council Chairman for Lions Multiple District 44 in New Hampshire (2008-2009). Charlene served as an Alternate to the Town of Hudson Planning Board (2000-2001) and was currently a member of the Hudson seniors. Charlene was presented with the Melvin Jones Award, the highest award given in Lionism as well as also receiving the Granite State Fellowship (Sight & Hearing Foundation Award). Charlene was also recognized as “Citizen of the Year” by the Hudson Grange #11. Charlene will be missed by both family and friends. Her memory will live on with every spring time bloom! Following cremation, visiting hours will be held on Thursday, May 4th from 11am-1pm in THE DUMONT-SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME, 50 FERRY ST., IN HUDSON. A graveside service in St. Patrick Cemetery will take place directly following the visitation time.

Charlene Provencal

May 23, 1947 - April 13, 2017