William T. Mcmanus
December 29, 1935 — November 23, 2015
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William T. Mcmanus
William was born in Winchester on December 29, 1935, one of four children of the late John J. McManus and Gladys A. (Sinnett) McManus. He was raised in Medford before the family moved to Melrose where he graduated from Melrose High School.Bill served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War, receiving an honorable discharge in 1962. He married Kathryn DeCoste in September of 1955, and they lived in Billerica before returning to Melrose.
Bill McManus worked for Raytheon as a Manager in the Printed Wiring Design Department for 35 years. As a dedicated employee of Raytheon, Bill had a strong work ethic and was able to provide for his family of 6 children. Bill was a longtime member of the Saugus VFW Post #2346, and enjoyed watching the Boston sports teams.He was a longtime parishioner at Incarnation Church and enjoyed umpiring for Incarnation Little League Baseball for several years.
For over 40 years, Bill looked forward to time away at the family cottage on a lake in Maine where he could relax and enjoy the view from the screened-in-porch. Bill loved the quiet time that Maine afforded him, the moderate temperatures, and the dry summer air off the lake.Bill enjoyed cars, in particular a 1980's Corvette that he kept safe in the garage. He also loved his Shih Tzu dogs, most recently his beloved Abby who he would do anything for.
Bill was the beloved husband of 60 years to Kathryn (DeCoste) McManus. Devoted father of William T. McManus, Jr. and his wife Audrey of Marlborough, Lisa C. Hunt of Derry, NH, Tanya M. Burrell of VA, Michael J. McManus of Saugus, Gary R. McManus and his late wife Doreen of Saugus, and Robert J. McManus of Saugus. Dear brother of the late Jack McManus, Elaine McManus, and Gladys Flaherty. Loving grandfather of David, Kristin, Sarah, Brian, Brittany, Heather, Kyle, Laura, and Kathryn. Caring great-grandfather of Alaina, Julia, Ryan, Alexa, Lily, and Violet. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends will gather in honor of Bill's life during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Friday, November 27 from 3-7pm, and again on Saturday morning at 9am before leaving in procession to the Church of the Incarnation, 425 Upham St., Melrose for his Funeral Mass celebrated at 10am. Interment with US Navy military honors at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Gifts in Bill's memory may be made to MSPCA, 350 Huntington Ave., Boston MA 02130.
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