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Nicholas McGovern Obituary
ASHLAND: Nicholas Robert McGovern, 50, of Ashland, passed away Wednesday, June 22 at his home.
He was born on December 13, 1965 in Ashland to Barbara McGovern and the late Robert McGovern.
Nick graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1983. He went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in English from Ashland University and a Master's Degree in Education from Ohio State University, after which he taught sixth grade for four years at Lakota Schools.
However Nick was always first and foremost a musician. He left teaching to pursue that passion. He played in several bands, solo, and as a studio musician.
Nick also had a lifelong passion for running, from his early days at Hillsdale, through his more recent years when he was training with aspirations to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
Until his untimely death Wednesday, Nick loved to share his passions for knowledge, music, and running with those around him. He brought happiness and joy to those he met through music and song. To those who knew him and could call him friend or family, the joy of his song pales next to the joy brought by the content of his character and the gentleness of his soul.
He is survived by his sister Brigid McGovern of Columbus; his brother James McGovern of Orlando, Florida; and his sister and brother-in-law, Tara and Carl Talsma of Copley. He also has nine nieces and nephews on whom he doted relentlessly: Natasha, Dominic, Trinity, and Daniel Mattox; Nissa, Samantha, and Grace McGovern; and Cassidy and Jeremiah Talsma; as well as his dear friend, Dawn Bender; father of the Mattox nieces and nephews, Paul Mattox; and mother of the McGovern nieces, Susan McGovern.
Friends may call, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in the Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home, 313 Center Street, Ashland Ohio from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A memorial celebration of Nick's life will be held on Friday, July 15, 2016, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the Ashland County Wildlife Conservation Farm at 1930 Co. Rd. 1035.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ashland Symphony Orchestra, Music Education Fund, 401 College Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805.
For those who may not be able to attend, online condolences may be shared on the funeral home's website at denbowfh.com.
Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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June 27, 2016
We always enjoyed hearing Nick play with Hurricane Jerry and Stormfront, and know how highly regarded he was by so many. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
Joe and Donna Tanner
Victor and Anna Burke
June 27, 2016
Vic offered a vigil prayer (Matins) for Nick's soul to be in Paradise where a wonderful person like him belongs. He was always such a kind soul who followed his own star and we admired him for his courage to pursue his musical vocation. Our prayers are also for Barb and her family to somehow bear their unimaginable grief.
We will miss him.
Vic and Celeste Burke
Robert and CIndy Dixon
June 26, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Nick was a pleasure to know, and a great musician. He will be missed by all.
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