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1953
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2021
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Catherine Govan Obituary
March 13,1953 -
May 14, 2021
Cathy battled with breast cancer over the years but was in remission when she succumbed to complications due to Covid-19. Beloved daughter of the late Edmund Joseph and Lorraine Govan. Dear sister of the late Phillip Govan, Marge Govan, Michael (Gretchen) Govan, Anne (Dr. Soumi Eachempati) Govan Dickerson, Jim (Dorothy) Govan and Char (Brian) Bond. Cherished aunt of Phillip (Dr. Jamie Aprile) Gordon, Ellie (Jake & Reagan Rose) Berkey, Michael Govan, Brandon (Lezane) and Dawn Dickerson; Harrison, Carter and Gracen Govan; Kenneth, David and Alexis Bond. Cathy was raised in Detroit and dedicated her later years to consulting Detroit mayors and serving as the executive director and founder of the Detroit Public Safety Foundation. Donations can be made in Cathy's honor to the Detroit Public Safety Foundation. Online condolences can be left at www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com. A ceremony honoring Cathy's life will be organized this summer when COVID restrictions are eased. On behalf of the Govan family, we thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers.
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Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Govan
4 Entries
Lil simon
June 23, 2021
My deepest, deepest
Sympathy. Cathy was a sweetheart....my heart aches!! Hugs, always.
Vivian Pickard
June 22, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of our beloved Catherine. She was a friend and a very special lady.
Patricia Kukula
May 26, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Cathy. She was a wonderful friend and is sorely missed. I will miss our occasional relaxing lunches and calls about the foundation. We have many good memories to keep. Bless you all Patti Kukula
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