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Frederick F. Mcgovern

Passed 09/02/2008

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Obituary For Frederick F. Mcgovern

Frederick F. McGovern, 66, of Rockland died on Saturday, September 2, 2008 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was born in Cambridge son of the late Margaret (Shallow), and Bernard McGovern and was raised and educated there. Frederick was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the United States Marine Corps. During his 13 years of service Mr. McGovern was awarded a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star, and a Silver Star. Mr. McGovern worked for many years as a Supply Contractor for the U.S. Department of Transportation in Cambridge. Frederick also held his Class One Drivers License and drove busses for Peter Pan, and other bus and trolley companies throughout his years. Mr. McGovern was a member of the Abington V.F.W., and the Marine Corps League in Wilmington. Frederick is survived by his fiance, Dawn E. Boyle of Rockland. He was the Brother of Bernard McGovern of NH, Margaret DesJardin of Medford, Theresa Avakian of Cambridge, Ruth Zukowski of Somerville, John McGovern of Somerville, and the late Janette Kenney, and Edward McGovern. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Funeral will be held from the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home on Saturday September 6th, at 10:15 AM. A Funeral Mass will be held in Holy Family Church in Rockland at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow the Funeral Mass in Holy Family Cemetery in Rockland. Calling hours will be held Friday September 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations in his memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association 311 Arsenal St. Watertown MA 02472.

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  • 05/25/2021

    Annmarie Keefe

    Uncle Fred, I will miss you terribly. I always thought of you as a father when my dad left. You will be in my thoughts and prayers everyday. I always remember when I was thinking about going into the Nat'l Guards way back when and you started to call Private Annie. Your nickname for me always stuck between us. I Love You and will miss you. Annie A.K.A (Annie Flop) XXXOOO

  • 05/25/2021

    Phyllis

    I have such fond memories of Uncle Fred. he was always the silly one. He is dancing with the Angels now, I just know it :-0 N.E.S.T.L.E.S. nestle makes the very best Chocolates.......

  • 05/25/2021

    Gloria Lauriston

    Dear Dawn, Words cannot express the sympathy I feel for you on the loss of your love one, May God keep you and I pray for you and your family to find peace within yourselves for the emptiness you now feel, filled it with memories of your times together and over time it will be more easier to accept. My deepest sympathy to you Dawn, sincerely Gloria Lauriston

  • 05/25/2021

    Eddie and Gina Zukowski

    We are so sorry for your loss. Eddie has fond memories of Uncle Fred from when he was a kid. Always in our hearts!

  • 05/25/2021

    Jerry McAdams

    Condolences to Dawn and surviving family. Knew Fred at Beantown trolley. Irony we both joined USMC in summer of 1958. When Fred said "I loved the Corps", I kept my mouth shut. I remember saying to my friends at Paris Island "47 monthes and 25 days to go ". He was a good guy , sorry he never got past this last trial.

  • 05/25/2021

    Mr & Mrs. M.J. Hussey

    Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. With Love Mike & Laura

  • 05/25/2021

    christen

    sorry about your loss

  • 05/25/2021

    Christine & Family

    Dear Dawn I am so very sorry for your loss...my thoughts are with you at this most difficult time in your life. My heart holds many wonderful & sometimes silly memories of time spent as a child with my uncle...that will always bring a smile to my face. 🙂 Sincerely Christine AKA "Leona"

  • 05/25/2021

    Jeanmarie

    Uncle Fred, I will remember you as the silly uncle, you always love to fool and joke around, I remember all the nicknames you gave so many of us but mostly the one you gave my first born Sandra aka Sara Lee.. you joked with her all the time and she at 26 yrs old still remembers it.. you will be missed dearly by so many and my Mom will miss you...

  • 05/25/2021

    Monica Bassila

    Forever in my heart!

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