David P. Mansur

1932 - 2022

David P. Mansur, 90, of Glastonbury, loving husband of over 69 years of Diane (Denney) Mansur, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2022 surrounded by his beloved family at Salmon Brook Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Glastonbury. Born in Middletown on February 25, 1932, a son of the late Leon and Gertrude (Van Slyke) Mansur, he had been a resident of the Glastonbury/East Hartford area for over 60 years. Dave was a graduate of Portland High School, class of 1950 and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for many years by the town of Glastonbury Board of Education. He was a member of the Glastonbury Senior Center where he enjoyed attending and participating in various events and activities. Dave was also a talented wood worker and "handy man" who liked repairing projects around his home and his family homes. Most of all, Dave was a proud and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his entire family. In addition to his beloved wife Diane, Dave is survived by a son, David P. Mansur, Jr. of East Hartford; three daughters, Donna L. Beaulieu and her husband Richard of East Hartford, Debra Cofiell and her husband Jay of Glastonbury, and Dawn Smith and her husband Larry of Wrentham, MA. He also leaves two brothers, Winfield Woodings and his wife Nicole of Rhode Island, Charles Woodings and his wife Skay of Idaho; a brother-in-law, Harry Collings of California; nine cherished grandchildren; eight adored great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Leon Mansur; a sister, Margaret Collings; and a grandson, Kyle Cofiell. Funeral service and burial with military honors at Green Cemetery in Glastonbury will be held at a later date and time to be announced. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dave's memory may be made to a favorite charity of the donor's choice. The D'Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford has been entrusted with the care of the funeral arrangements. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.