Margaret E. McGovern, 96, formerly of Greenfield Ave., No. Providence passed away Monday, June 27, 2016. She was born in Providence a daughter of the late Peter J. and Mary K. (Darcy) McGovern.

Margaret had worked as a bookkeeper for the former Wigwam Auto. Co. She was a resident of North Providence since 1927 and her family was founding members of St. Augustine Church, where she was a member of its Rosary and Altar Society.

Surviving is a niece Patricia A. Sprague, two nephews Robert M. and William F. Hill. Margaret was a sister of the late Mary C. McGovern and Barbara A. Hill.

Visiting hours in the J.F. Skeffington Chapel, 925 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, Thursday 8-9 am followed by a Mass of Christian burial in St. Augustine Church, 639 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence at 10 am. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in her memory to:

Franciscan Missionaries of Mercy
385 Fruit Hill Ave
North Providence, RI 02911

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J F Skeffington Funeral Home
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Providence, RI 02908
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