Courtney E. Manning

Courtney E. Manning of Stoneham, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Winchester Hospital. She was born on April 19, 1975 in Melrose, she was the cherished daughter of Susan E. Manning and the late Robert P. Manning. Courtney was raised in Melrose where she brought joy and laughter to her close knit neighborhood from an early age. A proud 1995 graduate of Melrose High School, Courtney left a lasting impression of kindness and happiness on all of her friends and teachers. Always the life of the party, Courtney had a wonderful sense of humor and an infectious laugh. Her smile could light up any room, and all who knew her will remember her love of music and the sheer joy in her voice as she would sing along and dance with exuberance. For the last twenty years Courtney resided in Stoneham with very special roommates and was a valued member of the Shore Collaborative program in Woburn, She received superlative care and was loved unconditionally by Cammie-Marie Robicheau, who accompanied Courtney to countless concerts and musicals from Lady Gaga and Grease to her favorite New Kids on the Block. In addition to her devoted mother Susan, Courtney is survived by her loving sister Kara Clegg of Fairfield, CT & her husband Max, her adoring niece and nephew Julia & William Clegg as well as her lifelong friend and "sister" Andrea Perella of Melrose. She leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, dear family friends and neighbors who will always remember her dazzling smile, unbridled spirit, sparkling eyes and enduring purity of heart. She truly touched everyone she met. Visitation and burial at St. Patrick Cemetery in Watertown will be private. In Lieu of flowers donations in Courtney's name may be made to Special Olympics of Massachusetts, 512 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 or @ www.specialolympicsma.org. Please send the family a card, drop a card at the funeral home for the family or send a message of condolence on the Courtney's webpage