Elizabeth “Liz” A. (Govoni) Scanland of Plymouth died peacefully, on Aug. 24.. She was the beloved wife of the late John “Mike” W. Scanland, and the loving mother of Jean M. Scanland and Sue B. Morrison and her husband Scott, all of Plymouth. She was the cherished grandmother of Jenna Morrison-Civitello and her husband David, and Cody Morrison and his wife Sasha. She was the great grandmother to Luca, Nico, and Gio Civitello, and Camila and Ellis Morrison. She was the sister of Paul J. Govoni of San Antonio, Texas, and the late Henry A. Govoni. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Born in Plymouth on Nov. 30, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Freida M. (Greene) Govoni. She was educated in Plymouth and a graduate of Plymouth High School class of 1950. She worked for New England Telephone for six years as an operator. Over the years she loved cooking and baking and would give away goods to family and friends. She enjoyed rug braiding, knitting, sewing, cleaning, gardening, reading, refinishing furniture, and playing Scrabble. She enjoyed many years vacationing at a cottage at Plymouth Beach with her family. She was a volunteer with Catholic Charites thrift Shop for over 10 years.
A private graveside service will be held at South Pond Cemetery in Plymouth. Arrangements are entrusted to Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home & Cremation.