Harry Manchester Jr.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts to the late Similda Yvonne Manchester (née LaBlanc) and Harry Manchester, Sr.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Faye Irene Manchester (née MacFarlane) of 62 years; his son, Steven James Manchester, wife Mikel Ann Manchester (née Ouellette); his daughter, Karen Louise Ingalsbe (née Manchester), and husband Michael Duane Ingalsbe; his grandchildren, Cameron James Manchester, Nicholas Steven Manchester, and his wife Sharissa Beth Manchester (née Marshall), and their son Finnick Cyrus Manchester, Allyson Manchester Blanton, and her husband Christopher Franklin Blanton, and Connor Michael Ingalsbe.

Harry will also be greatly missed by his sister, Nancy Boscoe Isaacs (née Manchester) and husband Jack; and his brothers, David Manchester and wife Barbara, Alice Walsh (née Manchester) and her late husband Ron Walsh, and Roger Manchester and his wife Luisa, and sister-in-law Elaine Manchester.

He is predeceased by his sister, Nellie; and brothers, Ralph Manchester and his late wife Debbie, Bruce Manchester, Russell R. Manchester, and brother-in-law, Ronald Richard Boscoe.

Harry left home at 17 to join the United States Marine Corps where he had an exemplary 22-year career in the counterintelligence field, including two tours in Vietnam, and retired at the rank of Captain. After the Marine Corps he extended his federal career with the State Department and retired from US AID as a senior executive.

In retirement, Harry enjoyed spending the winter months with Faye at their home in Florida. They enjoyed cruising with friends, fishing, kayaking, enjoying local festivals, trivia nights, and cycling.

Harry met Faye in Australia where it was love at first sight at an embassy event. Harry and Faye had a 62-year marriage and throughout those years he always looked at her lovingly and refereed to her as his “bride”. The Marine Corps gave them tours in North Carolina, Hawaii, and Okinawa, Japan that created cherished memories. He traveled the world with his loving wife Faye on many adventures (including his sister-in-law Barbie Joy Forsyth (née MacFarlane) during his life and enjoyed time in Virginia and Florida.

He enjoyed watching the Washington Redskins football games and cooking barbecue on the family grill. He was always quick to make everyone laugh with his story telling.

His humbled beginnings were the foundation on which he continued to treat everyone with respect and kindness. Harry was an active and devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Family was paramount to him. Over the years he took the family and their camper on yearly camping trips to the beach. He enjoyed fishing from shore, fishing the Rappahannock River with his son, and playing board games and pool with his children and grandchildren. A wise and kind soul always willing to listen, lend a hand, or offer help and guidance. He loved Neil Diamond music and especially enjoyed “Sweet Caroline,” dancing, and cruising the ocean with Faye. He was always a friend to those in need, quick to make everyone feel welcome, and heal broken hearts.

Harry Manchester, Jr will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors at a later date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please make a gift in his memory to the National Parkinson’s Association.