Edward A. "Butch" Manning, Jr., 59, of Wareham died October 28, 2011 unexpectedly at home.
He was the husband of Kathleen M. (Saunders) Manning.
Born in Methuen, MA, the son of the late Edward A. and Jeannette (Lemaire) Manning, he lived in Rochester before moving to Wareham 11 years ago.
Mr. Manning was employed as a master craftsman auto body technician for over 40 years.
He enjoyed fishing, the ocean, motorcycle riding and the company of his dog, Cody.
Survivors include his wife; a son, James Manning and his wife Kelly Smith Manning of Marion; 2 daughters, Kathryn Manning and her fiance Matthew Bird of Wareham and Jessica DaLomba and her husband John of North Providence, RI; 4 brothers, Kevin Manning of Englewood, FL, Wayne Manning of Milton, Russell Manning of North Andover and Brian Manning of Chester, NH; a sister, Marlene Lemire of Kingston, NH; 7 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
His visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, November 1st from 4-8 PM followed by his Funeral Service at 8 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett.