Dorothy Taylor (“Dottie”) McGovern

Dorothy (Dottie) Taylor McGovern, age 86, of Kennett Square, passed away peacefully at Linden Hall on Friday, February 10, 2023. She was the wife of Edward (Ted) McGovern, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage, until his passing in 2020.

Dottie was a life-long resident of the area. After graduating from college, she served as an assistant to a Wilmington judge before she married and became a mother and homemaker. She spent her life taking care of her family, shopping with her sisters, having monthly Wednesday Club lunch dates with a group of her childhood friends, babysitting her grandchildren, and spending time with her many friends. She was a volunteer at the Chester County Hospital, the Encore Consignment Shop, the Brandywine River Museum, and Longwood Gardens. Dottie was also a talented interior decorator and an avid antique collector.

Dottie was the daughter of the late Philip and Helen Taylor. She is survived by her four children, Julie Balentine, Janet Herr (Brian), John McGovern and Elaine Kelleher (Eric); 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, several nephews, a niece and many cousins. She is predeceased by her parents, her two sisters, her brother, her infant son, and her first grandson.

Many will miss Dotties warmth, caring manner and friendship. She will be remembered for her compassion, beauty and dignity.

Family and friends are invited to attend the graveside service being held on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Patricks Cemetery in Kennett Square, PA, followed by a Life Celebration.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests a contribution be made in Dotties name to the Alzheimers Association, 399 Market Street, Suite #250, Philadelphia, PA 19106, or to your favorite charity.

Alzheimer's Association
399 Market St.
Suite #250
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Services

Graveside Service
March 4, 2023 11:00am
St. Patrick's Cemetery
450 N Union St
Kennett Square, PA 19348

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