Pamela Marie Manson, 71, of Derry, NH died on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Parkland Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Pam was born on July 16, 1942 in Lynn, MA and was the daughter of Spofford and Dorothy Shattuck and the sister of Pearl Duyon. She was raised in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn English High School. Pam remained a resident of Lynn until 1987 when she moved to Derry. Pam was primarily a homemaker who found much joy out of the simple things in life. She loved being a mother, wife, and new grandmother. She truly enjoyed decorating her house for all holidays, good food, talking with family and friends, craft projects, and Days of Our Lives.
She leaves behind her husband of 27 years Richard Manson of Derry, her son Ray Bernard and fiancé Barbara Hatch of Londonderry, her grandson Parker Bernard, lifelong friend Irene Destafano of Derry, and several nieces and nephews.
At the request of the family there are no calling hours. There will be a private family burial at a later date. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry is assisting the family with arrangements.