E. Evelyn McGovern

McGOVERN, E. EVELYN (SULLIVAN), 79, of Providence Street, and formerly of Groveland Avenue, Warwick, passed away peacefully Monday surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. McGovern.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Cornelius J. and Elizabeth A. (O'Sullivan) Sullivan. Mrs. McGovern was employed for many years by T. Sardelli & Sons, and later Arrow Limousine Company. During her lifetime Evelyn enjoyed bowling, bingo, knitting, and crocheting. She was also a talented seamstress. Evelyn will always be remembered for her sense of humor and devotion to family and friends. She leaves seven children, Betty Christofaro, and her husband Kevin, of West Greenwich, Barbara Chappell, and her husband David, Kathleen McGovern, both of West Warwick, Mary Simmons, and her husband Brian, Edward J. McGovern, and his wife Marybeth, both of Coventry, Michael W. McGovern, Terri Paquin, and her husband, Robert, both of Warwick; two sisters, Margaret M. McCabe, of Warwick, Patricia J. Gill, of West Warwick; thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She also leaves her brothers-in-law, Reverend Edward J. McGovern of Providence and Edgar 'Ted' Gill. The funeral will be held Thursday at 8:45 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road, (Rt 117) Warwick. Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Sts. Rose & Clement Church, 111 Long Street, Warwick. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Odyssey Healthcare of RI, 2374 Post Rd. Suite 206, Warwick, RI 02886, or American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd, Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886, in her memory will be appreciated. boyleandsonfuneralhome.com