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Mabelle Govan Obituary

Of Roxbury, in Salt Lake City, UT, July 18, 2008. Born in Lynn, January 13, 1921 to the late Vivian M. and Stephen Coss. Wife of the late Hugh W. Govan. Dear mother of Robert Govan of Roxbury, Nurjhan Govan of Salt Lake City, UT and the late Hughes Govan and Danielle A. Govan. She leaves a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Saturday at 10 AM at Charles Street AME Church, 551 Warren St., Roxbury. Burial Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by Davis Funeral Homes of ROXBURY and MATTAPAN. To send a sympathy message to the family, visit: DavisFuneralHomeBoston.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 25, 2008.

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August 16, 2008

2009 Govan Family Convention committee wishes to express our condolences

Marva Hilliard

July 23, 2008

The 2009 Govan Family Convention planners wish to extend our sympathy to the family of the late, Mabelle E. Govan. Although we didn't know her, we pray your strength during your loss.

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