Aiken, S.C. Daniel Gouveia, 81, formerly of Florence, died Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, S.C. He was born in New Bedford, MA, a son of the late John and Isabelle Texeria Gouveia. Daniel was a former Manager of the Singer Sewing Machine Company in Florence. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and attended St. Anne's Catholic Church in Florence. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He is predeceased by his parents, two brothers, John and George Gouveia and a grandson, Adam Ruppe. Daniel is survived by his wife, Carrie Dell Gouveia, two daughters, Cathy Brown and her husband Randall of Aiken, S.C.; Helen Podruchny and her husband Walt of Sanford, N.C.; one son, Mike Gouveia and his wife Donna of Clayton, N.C.; one brother, Armand Gouveia and his wife Bonnie; one sister, Irene Thornberry; seven grandchildren, Toni Hilburn, Danielle Gouveia, Casen Gouveia, Ashley and Matt Kearney, Alex and Wendy Ruppe, Susan Podruchny and Walter Podruchny; twelve great-grandchildren. The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy will be recited at 5:00 P.M. on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Cain Funeral Home. Visitation will follow from 6-8:00 P.M at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. at St Ann's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Florence Memorial Gardens with military honors directed by Cain Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Local Council on Aging, 600 Senior Way, Florence, SC 29505.