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William A.
Manning
Oct 19, 1953 — Apr 22, 2026
William A. Manning, 72 of Somersworth, New Hampshire, passed away on April 22, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1953, to parents William F. and Anita (Blanchette) Manning.
William (Bill) loved his family. He enjoyed traveling across country and white-water rafting with his children. He was also able to share his love of the outdoors by canoeing and doing yard work. Along with his children, William loved his time and adventures with his best friend of 40 years Harry, visits with his Aunt's Patricia and Rhoda, and the summers he spent haying with his good neighbor Phil.
He was an extremely hardworking and helpful man, willing to lend a hand to anyone. He worked his entire life, spending 30 years at Textron/Davidson Rubber and 20+ years at Market Basket, after his retirement.
William was predeceased by his parents, Anita (Blanchette) and William F. Manning, and Uncle Paul Blanchette.
He is survived by his ex-wife Pamala Fife; Son, Travis Manning & wife Rebecca; Daughter, Amanda Manning; Grandchildren, Taylor Manning, Kaleb Mitchell, Shane Manning & Joslyn Manning; Great Granddaughter, Ella Mae Manning; and Aunt Patricia Labonte.
A time of Visitation will take place at the back of St Ignatius of Loyola Parish St Martin Church, 120 Maple Street, Somersworth, NH, on Thursday, May 7th, from, 930a-1030a. A Funeral Mass will start promptly at 1030a. Care for the Manning family has been entrusted to Bernier Funeral Home.
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