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Rest in Peace, Joan McGovern

Friday’s Journal News contained the story that Joan McGovern, founder of the Lord’s Pantry, had passed away at the age of 86. Her story was compelling enough; today I found out that Joan was also a fellow real estate agent. Having learned of her life and good work, it is safe to say that we have all lost a treasure. Joan lived in White Plains for 50 years and was mother to 13 children. Her 11th, Tommy, died from complications related to AIDS in 1991. Together with 2 other moms, she founded the Lord’s pantry, a charity in full operation today that brings food to homebound HIV/AIDS patients. According to our MLS announcement today,

In Memoriam
We regret to announce that Joan McGovern, long time friend of the realestate community passed away. Most recently with Century 21 Wolff, Joan helpled start the Lords Pantry charity orginization.
The wake will be Sunday from 2-9 at McMahon, Lyon & Hartnett Funeral Home in White Plains
The funeral will be Monday, 11:00am, at the Church of St. Bernard in White Plains

I linked to her “A Mother’s Story” above, and it will give some insight as to the sort of person we have lost.

We need more Joan McGovern’s in the world.