James S. “Crab” Manchester, Jr., 74, of Westport died Friday, August 16, 2013 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Mickey (Cordeiro) Manchester, they were married for 33 years.
He was son of the late James S. Manchester, Sr. and the late Virginia (Fredrickson) Manchester. Mr. Manchester was a lifetime commercial fisherman who loved being on the Westport River. He was an avid racecar owner and enthusiast. Crab was a Cranky Yankee and will be missed by all.
Including his wife, survivors include 2 daughters: Julie A. Working of FL and Jessie S. Manchester of Westport; a sister: Nancy Campbell of OH; 2 grandsons; and many nieces and nephews.
He was father of the late Melinda Manchester and brother of the late Richard S. Manchester.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at the Potter Funeral Home at 9:00 A.M.
Calling hours Monday 5 – 7 P.M.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.