Elnora Manning

RANDOLPH—Elnora Manning, 92, died Thursday morning, April 5, 2007 at Mayo Health Care in Northfield.

She was born October 10, 1914 in Weathersfield-Bow, the daughter of John and Ida Barrett. She married Chester Manning in Rochester in 1933. They moved to Randolph from Reading in 1943.

She worked for Randall Wood Products in Northfield Falls and VanRaalte in Randolph, and retired as bookkeeper for P&C Grocery in Randolph. Her husband died in 1976.

She was an avid flower and vegetable gardener, and loved family gatherings. She was a member of the Rebekah’s, and attended the United Church of Randolph.

Survivors include her six sons: Dwain Manning of Barnard, Chester S. Manning of Lakeland, Fla.; John B. "Jack" Manning of Bethel; Jerry Manning of York, Maine; Fletcher Manning of Castleton; and Wade Manning of Randolph; three daughters: Sarah Lane of Hartwell, Ga.; Theda Roecker of Syracuse, Nebr.; and Dawn Hutchinson of Willis, Va.; a sister, Effie Currier of White River Junction; 23 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

Siblings who predeceased her include her brother, Hoyt Barrett; and her sisters Eleanor Stocker, and Alice.

Graveside services will be held Friday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at Pleasant View Cemetery in Randolph. Calling hours took place Monday, April 9 at the Day Funeral Home in Randolph.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Salvation Army, 25 Keith Avenue, Barre, Vt. 05641. Online condolences may be left at www.dayfunerals.com.

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