In Taunton, April 9, 2007, Age 80 James A. husband of Martha (Bindon) McGovern. Residence Burt Street in Taunton. Father of Detective James M. McGovern and his wife Ellen (Trucchi) McGovern. Grandfather of Jason J., Brooke E. and Lauren M. McGovern of Taunton. Brother of Ruth Burke of East Taunton, Mary Lou Ellis of West Palm Beach, Fla, Patricia Ruthemeyer of Plantation, Fla and Edward McGovern of Raynham. Uncle of several Nieces and Nephews. Calling hours will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Friday April 13th from 5-8 PM. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul’s Church on Saturday April 14th at 10 AM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery in Taunton. In lieu of flowers donations in James memory may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-1942.