Christine White "Chris" Man

Christine White Man, a truly remarkable woman of St. Augustine, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Oct. 16, 2018. She was 90.

Chris, an amazing mother, grandmother and great grandmother, loved her family very much. She was the daughter of Victor Gerald White and Margot Wood and grew up in Cedarhurst, N.Y. Chris attended Garrison Forest School, a college preparatory school in Baltimore, Md. and Middlebury College in Vt. She married Alrick H. Man, III in 1957 and had four children that they raised in Fairfield, Conn.

She is survived by her children, several grandchildren and great grandchildren: daughter, Stephanie C. Man and her children, Taryn and Derek; daughter, Victoria L. Minor and her children, Tucker and his son Ryder, and Shawn; son, Alrick H. Man IV, his wife Susan and his children, KatieAnn Savo and her children Parker and Lily, Alrick V and his wife Brittany, and Shane; and son, William Man and his daughter Briana. Chris was predeceased by her former husband Alrick and her 3 brothers; Victor (Gerry), Paul and William White.

Chris was a humble woman, always doing for others but at the same time not hesitating to let you know her thoughts or even correct your manners. She was devoted to the arts and music and was an accomplished piano player. She taught piano and flute in Fairfield and at the Music and Arts Center for the Handicapped in Bridgeport. Her journey to Florida in 1994 enabled her to continue her teaching and share her talents with the EMMA Guild (President 1999-2001), First Coast Opera Company (board member 2001-2007), St Augustine Community Chorus (singer and board member), The Dance Company (President 1996-1998), The Limelight Theater (actress) and the St. Augustine Community Orchestra (flutist 1997-2005). She was one of 5 women from St. Johns County recognized by an arts coalition in 2010 and awarded the 2010 ROWITA (Recognize Outstanding Women in the Arts) Award. In addition, she volunteered her time at Flagler Hospital, St. Augustine Light House, Parade Committee, Ancient City Baptist Church and many more. Chris was also an accomplished swimmer, participating and medaling in three National Senior Games; Palo Alto, Calif. in 2009, Houston, Tx. in 2011 and Cleveland, Ohio in 2013.

Calling hours will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18 at Spear Miller Funeral Home (39 South Benson Road, Fairfield, Conn.). A private celebration of life will follow at 4 to 6 p.m. There will be a memorial mass held at Fairfield University's Loyola Chapel on Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Dec. 7 in St. Augustine at St. Anastasia Catholic Church (5205 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL). A gathering will follow next door in the parish hall.