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GOVE, EMMA E., 88
GOVE, EMMA E., 88, of Highgate Springs and Sebastian, Fla., passed away peacefully at the Starr Farm Nursing Center in Burlington on December 27. Born in Waterbury on May 6, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Loren G. and Florence (Hande) Eldredge. On December 27, 1947, Emma married Leigh D. Gove in Woodsville, N.H. Leigh predeceased Emma on September 21, 2007. Emma was a graduate of Waterbury High School and continued her education, graduating with a BA degree in Education from Syracuse University. A longtime educator, first in New Hampshire and then for many years for the Burlington School District, Emma taught primarily elementary school, a career that spanned 32 years. Her memberships included the United Methodist Church, the NEA, the Ladies Oriental Shrine, the Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary. In her leisure time, Emma enjoyed traveling, wintering for over 20 years in Sebastian, Fla., and spending time at their camp in Highgate Springs. Emma is survived by her children, Lorelle Marineau and husband Brian of Lake Elmore, Loren Gove and wife Bonnie of Colchester; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
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