Elks Lodge Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Ernest Bovat
Ernest J. Bovat, 85, passed away Monday February 23, 2015. Born in West Springfield, August 25, 1929, he lived most of his life in Agawam. He owned and operated the Fairview Fence Company for over 43 years. Ernest was a US Army vet during the Korean War and was a member of the Chicopee Elks Club and was an avid Yankees, Patriots and Bruins fan. His beloved wife of 57 years, Alice (Mahoney) Bovat died in 2008. He leaves his sons, Ronald and his wife Joanne of Westfield, Brian and his partner...
