Patricia E. (Smith) Manning, 81, of New Bedford died January 8, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness.
She was the wife of the late Earl V. Manning.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Ambrose and Nora (Sparrow) Smith.
She was a communicant of of St. Lawrence Church.
Mrs. Manning was formerly employed by Morse Twist Drill and as a cashier for Mars Bargainland and Ann & Hope.
She was a graduate of Sacred Hearts Academy in Fairhaven.
Survivors include two children, Michael P. Manning and his wife Susan of Beverly Hills, FL, and Maureen B. Manning of North Andover; a brother, Rev. Msgr. John J. Smith of Fall River; a sister, Sr. Mary Nora Smith, R.S.M of New Bedford; three grandchildren, Michael, Melissa and Megan, all of Beverly Hills, FL; and many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Ambrose Smith, Philip Smith, Robert Smith, Nora Feener, James Smith, Michael Smith and Julia Gamba.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford Wednesday, January 11th at 9 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Lawrence Church at 10 AM. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours Tuesday, January 10th from 4-8 PM.