Martha A. Manning

Martha A. (Lekberg) Manning, 94, passed away Saturday, September 29, in the Saint Camillus Health Center where she had resided for the past three years. Her husband, Paul D. Manning, Jr., died in 1986. She leaves a son, David R. Manning, and his wife, Carol, of Douglas; daughter-in-law, Patricia Manning; three grandchildren, Hillary MacInnis of Douglas, Seth Manning of Germantown, NY, and Rachel Manning of Bloomfield, CT; and three great grandchildren. Her son, Paul D. Manning, III, died in 1980.

Martha was born in Worcester, daughter of C. Henry and Jennie (Parker) Lekberg. She graduated from South High School in Worcester, and Perry Kindergarten Normal School in Boston. She became a kindergarten teacher and supervisor of Friendly House Nursery School in Worcester. She married and raised her family in Douglas before moving to Uxbridge. She was a member of the Second Congregational Church of Douglas, and taught Sunday School there for many years. She was an active member of the Women's Federation of the church. She also served as a companion for the Tri-Valley Elder Program.

A Memorial service will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, October 2, at the Second Congregational Church of Douglas. Burial, in Evergreen Cemetery, will be private. There will be no Calling Hours. Memorial contributions may be made to thePaul D. Manning Scholarship Fund, c/o Wayne Gilley, PO Box 84, Douglas, MA, 01516. The Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill Street, Whitinsville, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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