Frederick F. McGovern

Frederick F. McGovern Rockland 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 fiancee, 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. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St., ROCKLAND, Saturday at 10:15 AM. Funeral Mass in Holy Family Church in Rockland at 11:00 AM. Burial in Holy Family Cemetery in Rockland. Calling hours Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations in his memory may be made to Alzheimers Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. For directions or to sign online guest book, www.magounbiggins.com