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George M. Kovak, 89, died on Jan 29 at Rochester Manor, Rochester, New Hampshire. He was born Oct. 23, 1932, in Rockville to Michael and Helen (Kapa) Kovak. He graduated from Chester High School in 1950 and then served in the U.S. Army, Co. E, 3rd Infantry Regiment “Old Guard”, Washington, D.C.

He married Marion Dupre May 5, 1956, in Old Saybrook, where they lived most of their married lives. They celebrated 55 years of marriage prior to Marion’s death in February 2010.

George retired from the Essex Boat Works where he worked as a marine carpenter. He was always available to offer his carpentry skills to those who needed a hand with building, restoring, or repairing. He restored horse-drawn sleighs, built furniture, and loved car racing. They moved to Florida following his retirement and then to Rochester, New Hampshire where he spent his remaining years with his children.

George is survived by his daughter Dolores and husband Gene Gauvin, son George and wife Angel Kovak, daughter Kim and husband Marvin Gerrish, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and his brother Richard of Old Lyme. He was predeceased by his sister Mary Satagaj of Chester.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.