Maurice Thomas Gavin

Maurice "Coon" Thomas Gavin, 85, formerly of East Moline, IL, died June 28, 2019, in Aledo, IL. No visitation or funeral services will be held per his wishes. He was born September 22, 1933, in Temple Hill, IA, son of Basil and Florence (Orr) Gavin.  He received his education at Temple Hill Schools and was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Temple Hill.  Maurice was never married and had no children. He was employed as an Iron Worker, and was initiated into the Iron Workers Local 89 in August of 1961.  He transferred to Local 111 in August of 1981, and retired in October 2000.  He was a veteran, and participated in the Golden Globe boxing tournament. Surviving are his sisters, Joanne Recker of Hopkinton, IA, and Maureen Hayes of Glendora, CA, along with several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Allan, Richard, and Pat Gavin, and a sister, Janie Stanton.

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