South Kingstown, Rhode Island
1926 - 2014
MCGOVERN, Richard Gordon 87, of South Kingstown, RI, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at home. Long after retiring as president of Pepperidge Farm and Campbell Soup, Gordon McGovern straightened shelves of bread and soup cans in grocery stores, and hardly a visitor left his home without a...
Read MoreA fine leader and gentleman. He truly cared about his employees and staff. He retired from Campbell Soup much too early. He will be missed.
Al Lang
August 30, 2014 | Caledonia, MI
A true gentleman and one of the finest leaders that I knew during my career at Campbell's.
Mickey Coffey
August 29, 2014 | Vero Beach, Florida
I was greatly influenced by Gordon McGovern as a 15-year old at First Congregational Church in Ridgefield, CT (circa 1978). He was my mentor on my confirmation project. I loved the yellow Beetle! He was a wonderful person, and I send my condolences to you all on your loss.
Nancy Joyce Rowen
August 27, 2014 | Atlanta, GA
So many, many happy memories of sailing trips, conversations,and drop-in visits! Our families' lives were intertwined for many years! Hugs to all!
Ellen Jacke
August 21, 2014 | Wallingford, CT
I have good memories of traipsing about the Carolina triangle years ago with Gordon & family, seeking the holy grail of edibles. My condolences to you all.
Allan Thurman
August 21, 2014 | State College, PA
What an amazing man. While I did not have the pleasure, you have written a beautiful tribute to him and I felt compelled to write.
Anonymous
August 21, 2014
Please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers on Gordon's passing. I knew him when I worked at Johnson & Wales, he was a true gentleman.
Ed Avery
August 21, 2014 | Cheyenne, WY
beautiful tribute to a brave and charming man. love to you judy and family.
enid flaherty
August 21, 2014
