Mrs. McGovern

McGovern – Gail C. 80, of Attleboro, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Robert “Bob” McGovern of Attleboro.

Born on June 24, 1942 in Blakely, PA, she was a daughter of the late George H. and Catherine A. (Evans) Blake.

Gail grew up in Rochester, NY and was a graduate of West High School in Rochester Class of 1960. In 1974, Gail became a board-certified cosmetologist in the State of Minnesota. Gail moved to Attleboro in 1973 and worked over the years for Fernandes in Norton, Boston Scientific as a quality control supervisor and retiring in 2003 from the School Dept. for the City of Attleboro as an operator of the copy center.

Gail enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, knitting and crocheting. Her other hobbies included bowling, golfing, making wreaths and paint nights. Gail’s most treasured time was spent with her family.

In addition to her husband, Gail is survived by her children, Julie A. (Ferragi) Mador of Plymouth, Peter D. Ferragi, Jr. of North Attleboro, Michael D. Ferragi and his wife Traci of South Attleboro and Jeffrey D. Ferragi of Salida, CO; her stepchildren, Christine Chapman and her husband James “Jim” of Attleboro, Daniel McGovern and his wife Lyn of Attleboro, Dennis McGovern and his wife Lisa of Pawtucket, RI and James McGovern and his companion Marie Kjelgaard both of Barrington, RI; her two siblings, Beverly (Blake) Frank and her husband Donald of Rochester, NY and Richard Blake of Hilton, NY; her 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends and neighbors.

Gail is predeceased by her late grandson, Dylan Ferragi, her siblings George and John Blake and her late sister-in-law, Rosemarie Blake.

The family would like to thank HopeHealth Hospice for taking such great care of Gail.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. A funeral home service will immediately follow at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place privately at a later date.