DANVILLE, N.H. — Mrs. Patricia E. (McGovern) Mullen, age 53, of Danville, N.H., died Monday after bravely and quietly fighting a long battle with kidney disease. She was the loving wife of Leonard Mullen, with whom she shared 26 years of marriage.
Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of Arthur H. and Janet P. (Farrell) McGovern of Swampscott. She was raised in Swampscott, and had lived in Danville, N.H., since 1990.
Patricia was a graduate of Swampscott High School, Class of 1982. She also studied culinary arts at Essex Agricultural and Technical School, and completed the GE Apprentice Course. She enjoyed cooking, baking and gardening, and was an excellent photographer. She was also involved with the Boy Scouts. Most importantly, she was dedicated to helping her children succeed. She was loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by two sons; Lenny and Paul Mullen of Danville; three brothers; Michael McGovern of Swampscott, James McGovern of Marblehead, and Stephen McGovern of Arlington, Va.; as well as a large, loving extended family, and her beloved dogs.
Service information: Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. from the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St. (Rt 1A), Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, Swampscott. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Friday from 4-8 p.m. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston MA 02215. Directions and guestbook at Solimine.com.