1932
George
2008
George A. Gove
July 22, 1932 — August 12, 2008
HOLDEN - George A. Gove, 76, of Jefferson, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2008.
George was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is fondly remembered as a man with great integrity and as an extremely hard worker.
He leaves his devoted wife of 53 years, Grace E. (Hatstat) Gove. The couple would have celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary this November. In 2004, they renewed their vows in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. He leaves two sons, John F. Gove and his wife Tina, and Donald E. Gove; two daughters, Barbara A. French and her husband Donnie, and Jennifer M. Erickson and her husband Brett; a brother, Charles Gove; a sister, Harriet DeJesus; 8 cherished grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 3 brothers, Donald, Leslie, and Robert, and 3 sisters, Louise, Mary, and Bea.
George was born in 1932, the son of the late Leslie W. and Hattie Mae (Wood) Gove. He graduated from The Worcester Boys Trade in 1952. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, where he was honored with a Bronze Star. He served in Company C in the 159th Battalion, repairing transportation equipment. George was a self- employed welder for over 50 years and a member of the First Congregational Church of Rutland.
We will always proudly remember George's quiet sole, smiling eyes, strong work ethic, morals, and values. We will honor him for these things simply by following in his footsteps and living by his example. We will hold dear all memories of him forever in our hearts. He will be sadly missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 15th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. The funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 16th in the First Congregational Church of Rutland, 264 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Rutland. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Avenue (Rte. 56), Paxton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Congregational Church of Rutland, P.O. Box 484, Rutland, MA 01543.
Website & Guestbook: wwwmilesfuneralhome.com
George was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is fondly remembered as a man with great integrity and as an extremely hard worker.
He leaves his devoted wife of 53 years, Grace E. (Hatstat) Gove. The couple would have celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary this November. In 2004, they renewed their vows in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. He leaves two sons, John F. Gove and his wife Tina, and Donald E. Gove; two daughters, Barbara A. French and her husband Donnie, and Jennifer M. Erickson and her husband Brett; a brother, Charles Gove; a sister, Harriet DeJesus; 8 cherished grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 3 brothers, Donald, Leslie, and Robert, and 3 sisters, Louise, Mary, and Bea.
George was born in 1932, the son of the late Leslie W. and Hattie Mae (Wood) Gove. He graduated from The Worcester Boys Trade in 1952. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, where he was honored with a Bronze Star. He served in Company C in the 159th Battalion, repairing transportation equipment. George was a self- employed welder for over 50 years and a member of the First Congregational Church of Rutland.
We will always proudly remember George's quiet sole, smiling eyes, strong work ethic, morals, and values. We will honor him for these things simply by following in his footsteps and living by his example. We will hold dear all memories of him forever in our hearts. He will be sadly missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 15th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. The funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 16th in the First Congregational Church of Rutland, 264 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Rutland. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Avenue (Rte. 56), Paxton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Congregational Church of Rutland, P.O. Box 484, Rutland, MA 01543.
Website & Guestbook: wwwmilesfuneralhome.com
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