Thomas Mansell

Dad married Violet Kate Burbidge December 10, 1938 and they were married for 53 years when she died in 1992. He is also preceded in death by brothers Jack and Len both killed in WWII, Fred, Frank, Harry, Percy and sisters Edith and May and grandson Mark Whittingham.

Survived by daughter Jacquie Whittingham, granddaughter Beverly (Kevin) Pike, great grandchildren, Jacqueline, Christopher and Joseph.

Dad was a Tool-maker in the auto industry last working in the experimental department for the Jaguar motor company. After retiring at 65, he and mom moved to the North West coast of England where he learned a new trade, making decorative wrought iron pieces for homes and businesses in the area.

At 75, he decided to really retire and he and my mom traveled all over Europe and of course visiting us in the US. In 1993, at the age of 80, dad moved to California and we had the pleasure of his presence for the last 17 years. Dad always said that he had no regrets and that he has had a 'GOOD INNINGS'.

There will be a Wake on Monday, December 13th at his home at 718 Teakwood Drive at 2:00 p.m.