James Govoni Obituary

James "Jim" R. Govoni of Burlington

James "Jim" R. Govoni age 66, of Burlington, died unexpectedly at home on October 7, 2012. Jim was the husband of Mary Lou (Boutwell) Govoni, father of Sarah Lewis of Burlington, step-father of Jeff Boutwell and his wife Leigh of Billerica, "Grandpa" of Wesley Lewis, son of the late Louis Sr. and Rhoda (Noftle) Govoni, brother of Lorraine McNamara of Burlington, the late Louis Gonvoni, Jr., Marie Finney, and his twin sister Janice Govoni, Jim is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather for a Funeral Service at the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington, on Thursday, October 11th at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Burlington. Visiting hours Wednesday, October 10th from 4-8 p.m. www.nicholsfuneralhome.com

Published by Lowell Sun on Oct. 9, 2012.
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Mary Lou,

I am so, so sorry for your loss. Please know you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Cousin Joanne

Joanne (cunningham) Martin

October 12, 2012

I will always remember Jim as having a heart of gold. He was a wonderful neighbor who will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this difficult time.

Kimberlyn Festi

October 10, 2012

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