Stephen B. Manning, 62 of Londonderry, NH, died Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at his home. Mr. Manning was born in Boston, MA on August 8, 1945, a son of the late Bernard L. and Esther E. (Coburn) Manning. He was a lifelong resident of Londonderry. He graduated from Bishop Bradley High School, class of 1963. Mr. Manning then joined the US Navy, serving aboard the USS Wallace L Lind (DD703) and attained the rank of Electricians Mate 1st Class. He was a Viet Nam veteran and when he returned home he served for more time with the active reserves. In civilian life he was a Master Electrician and had worked for Beacon Electric in Manchester, NH. In his spare time he enjoyed building engines, motors and models and was currently building a P51 Mustang to fly. He also enjoyed reading and was a history buff.
He is survived by a son, Matthew B. Manning and his wife Christine of Londonderry, a daughter, Erin K. Manning of Laconia, NH, a brother, Bernard C. Manning and his fiancé Kathleen Michaud of Rochester, NH, a niece, Sally Manning-Camire, a nephew, Patrick Manning and also by cousins.
Visiting hours were held from 5-8pm on Thursday, September 6, 2007 in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. The funeral was held at 1:00PM on Friday in the funeral home. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Londonderry with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01710.