Hoosick Falls – Maryclare C. McGovern, 78, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014, at the Centers for Living & Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT. She had resided on Classic Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, with her husband, William McGovern. They moved to Hoosick Falls in 1978.
Born on March 6, 1936, in Queens, NY, Maryclare was the daughter of the late William and Clara (Stebe) Bowler. She was educated at the Katharine Gibbs School and received her Masters Degree in teaching from St. John’s University in New York City in 1968. Maryclare taught at Kings Park Elementary School on Long Island. She enjoyed playing piano, sewing, cooking and baking. She was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls. Maryclare was proud of her German heritage and enjoyed the October Fest every year.
Survivors, other than her husband William, include their sons, James McGovern and his fiance Cathy Bucci of Latham, NY, John and wife Meagan McGovern of Rexford, NY, Lawrence McGovern of Rochester, NY, Daniel McGovern and Edward McGovern, both of Hoosick Falls, and three grandchildren, Declan and Riley McGovern and Anthony Bucci. She is pre-deceased by a sister, Dorothy Winters.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Thursday, August 14, at 10 am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. There were no calling hours. Burial followed the Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hoosick Falls.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hoosick Area Food Pantry through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, which is handling the arrangements.