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John Gouveia Obituary
He was born and educated in Lowell, a son of the late Antonio and Guilimena (Martin) Gouveia.
Mr. Gouveia served with the Navy during the Korean War.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. Gouveia was employed as a carpenter with the C & G Ceiling Co.
Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters and a son-in-law, Nancy Gouveia-Fentross and her husband Jeff of Tewksbury, Brenda Gouveia, Lisa Martin and Susan Gouveia, all of Lowell; a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas Gouveia and his wife Peggy, residing in Florida; a sister, Loretta Whitney of Dracut; eight grandchildren, Jonathan and Brittany Fentross both of Tewksbury, Amy and Jessica Gouveia, both of Shrewsbury, Tabatha Gouveia of Lowell, Daniel Martin in New Hampshire, Colleen Marion and her husband Eric of Dracut, and Christine Gouveia of Lowell; and four great-grandchildren.
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Frank Gouveia
January 8, 2005
Tom and Loretta, I extend my sincerest condolences to you both on the loss of your brother. I fondly remember those happy times up on the "Hill" where Cousin John and I would engage in our competitive activities. I will forever cherish those memories.
You Cousin Frank (Frankie)
Sarah Stevens
January 7, 2005
I'm glad that John is no longer in pain, and I can not imagine the sadness that is with his remaining family members. My prayers are with you all.
Tom & Linda Bertini
January 6, 2005
Nancy and Jeff, Very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Tom(Bert)and Linda
Susan Ellis
January 6, 2005
Nancy and Jeff:
I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot believe it. I am truly sorry that I am not there for you this is when living so far away becomes really hard. Just know that you are in my heart and in my prayers during this difficult time and always.
God Bless you and your family!
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