Bonny Jean Gover

Bonny Jean Gover, born January 29, 1954, in Burlington, Vermont, died on November 11, 2026, at her residence after a period of declining health.

Bonny will be remembered as a strong and loving woman whose life was centered on family. She was a machinist for Triangle Metal Fabrication, and in every part of her life she was known for her strength, generosity, and unmistakable spirit. She took in everyone lovingly and would give the shirt off her back. She was a strong single mother, loud, deeply loving, goofy in her own way, and someone with no filter. She was also a devoted hockey and drama mom, and a basketball mémé who showed up for the people she loved.

Her greatest pride was her family, especially her grandchildren. She drove from Milton, Vermont to Charlottesville, Virginia, for the birth of her first grandchild, a memory that speaks to her determination and love. Her driving skills became part of family lore as well, earning her the playful title of having wrecked the most cars. Bonny always had pets and shared a special bond with her dog, Bruno. She enjoyed playing Bingo, loved taking sister trips to the casinos to enjoy the slots, and made a point of attending her grandchildren’s activities, even when she was not feeling well. In a way her family will always recognize, she also loved pestering Jennifer with the question, “When are you moving back to Vermont?”

She leaves behind a family who will carry her memory forward with love. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Harnois and Jennifer’s husband, Michael, and by her son, Joshua Gover. She also leaves her cherished grandchildren, Samantha Harnois, Liliana Harnois, and Jaison Gover, who were a constant source of joy and pride in her life.

Bonny is also survived by her siblings Brian Gover, Aymer Gover, Jr., Brenda Hogan, Betsy Tuttle, Kevin Gover, Karen Martel, and Colleen Reilly, as well as her siblings Bernard Farnsworth, Jr, Sue Farnsworth and Linda Wood. The love of her family surrounded her throughout her life and will continue to keep her close in the days ahead.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Meunier-Farnsworth and father Bernard Farnsworth, Sr. ; and her sister, Beverly Commo.

Bonny’s life was marked by resilience, humor, devotion, and a heart big enough to make room for everyone. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her. She would want you all to remember " my first name ends in "Y"."