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BERNARD MCGOVERN Obituary

McGovern, Bernard H. "Bernie" Of Malden, formerly of Medford, Nov. 6, 2014. Beloved father of Deanna Penn Collins & her husband Michael of Gloucester & Bernie McGovern Jr. & his wife Kelly of Medford. Loving brother of Fred McGovern & his wife Barbara, Bob McGovern & his wife Ann, Larry McGovern & his wife MaryAnn & the late Carolyn Amigo, George Ross, & William McGovern. Cherished grandfather of Jaime, Bernie III, & Jake McGovern, Griffin & Charlotte Penn. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral from the A.J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main St., MALDEN, on Wednesday, Nov. 12th at 9:00am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden, at 10:00am. Relatives & friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours are Tuesday 4-8pm. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers donations in Bernie's memory may be made to the Division of Nephrology at Boston Children's Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602 Boston, MA 02215-5301 or www.bostonchildrens.org/givenow. For directions & guestbook visit www.spadaforafuneral.com Spadafora Funeral Home 781-324-8680

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 7 to Nov. 10, 2014.

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November 13, 2014

McGovern Family,
With Deepest Sympathies....
Sorry for your loss.

William Brennan

Kevin Burke

November 11, 2014

To the McGovern families and friends,
Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Sincerely,
Kevin Burke

November 10, 2014

Thinking of you all. Celebrate his life !! Will miss seeing him at the hotel ..love ric clark and family...

November 10, 2014

Larry: So very sorry for your loss.
Patti Vellante

Kathleen OConnell

November 10, 2014

Rip Uncle Bernie

November 10, 2014

Bernie and family. Our deepest condolences.We did not know Bernie personally but if he was anything like his son he must have been a great guy.May he rest in peace. George and Maria Smith

Michelle McKinnon

November 9, 2014

Bernie and Family

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your father!! Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Jamie and Michelle McKinnon

Judy (Ennis) Cumming

November 9, 2014

My deepest condolences to the McGovern family. Bernie was a friend from many years ago. May you find comfort knowing is in the arms of the Lord.

November 9, 2014

SORRY TO READ ABOUT BERNIE. DICK FERULLO

November 9, 2014

Larry,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May he find comfort in the arms of the Angels.

Lorraine Porras

Angelo Marotta

November 8, 2014

Larry,Bob,Fred. Sorry for your loss.Bernie was a good friend. May he rest in peace

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A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home

865 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148

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Funeral

9:00 a.m.

A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home

865 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148

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Mass of Christian Burial

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Immaculate Conception Church

600 Pleasant St., Malden, MA

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