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Eleanora McGOVERN Obituary

McGOVERN - Eleanora P. (nee Hodgerney) February 6, 2015, beloved wife of the late Willard H. McGovern; dearest mother of William, Terry (Valerie) McGovern and Karen (late Jonathan) Morris; mother-in-law of Barbara McGovern; grandmother of Todd (Crystal), Michael (Nicole), Christopher, Geoffrey and Daniel; great-grandmother of seven; predeceased by one brother and five sisters; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at THE DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, where prayers will be offered at 9 AM on Wednesday followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at St. Benedict's Church, 1317 Eggert Rd., Amherst. Online condolences at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2015.

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February 12, 2015

Dear Val and Terry - Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of Terry's mom. May all of your family have many memories of her to treasure. With thoughts and prayers....Lorraine (Lorrie) Meinke

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February 12, 2015

Dear Terry and Valerie; Our prayers to both of you and your family

February 9, 2015

Although I did not know your mom, Terry, I do know she raised a wonderful son. Thinking of you and Val with love.
Lenore Levy

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