Martha Manchester, 72, of Westport, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Philip Manchester, Jr. and the late Sophie K. (Lepianka) Manchester.
Ms. Manchester was born in New Bedford and had been a lifelong resident of Westport. She was a 1972 graduate of Westport High School where she was a star athlete earning her name on the Athletic Hall of Fame. She went on to graduate from Russell Sage College in Troy New York and receive her Graduate degree from SUNY State University of New York.
She worked as a business manager for the Acoaxet Club, Westport for 40 years until retirement. She loved cats and was known for caring for them any chance she could. Ms. Manchester was an avid New England sports fan. She enjoyed spending time with her cousin Ann Squire, especially on their weekly dinner dates.
Survivors include her sister: Kathy A. Tansey and her husband Russell of Dartmouth; her niece: Shannon Dupuis; her nephew: Logan Tansey; and cousins: Ann Squire, Alex and Meghan Squire and their son Cabot, Ben and Liz Squire and their children, Vera and Mirren.
A Celebration of Life to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Sunday, November 22, 2026 at the Acoaxet Club, 152 Howland Rd., Westport MA 02790 at 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Forever Paws at https://www.foreverpaws.com/ or to Westport United Youth Soccer, please make check payable to WUYS, P.O. Box 91, Westport, MA 02790.