Ira Manley, a graduate of BFA Fairfax in 1950 passed away in Clermont, Fl. Ira's family lived in Westford. His sister, Pauline also graduated from BFA in 1953. Ira was also one of the original IBMers that started with us in 1957.
Ira W. Manley — 1932 - 2008
Clermont, FL — Ira W. Manley, 76, Clermont, FL died May 12, 2008 after a brief illness. He was born May 10, 1932 in Colchester, VT, son of Leland and Ida Manley. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After an honorable discharge in 1955, he worked as a toolmaker for IBM & Kraft Foods before retiring from the Standard Register Company in Middlebury, VT in 1988. He and his wife Marjorie then moved to Florida where he has been employed by Walt Disney World full & part-time for the past 18 years. His brother Phillip Manley preceded him in death.
Surviving is his wife of 55 years Marjorie S. Manley, children David (Shirleen) Manley, Arkadelphia, AR; Susan Swenor of St. George, VT & Robin (Paul) Manley-Jenkins of Irvine, CA; granddaughters, Charlotte, Emily, Andrea and Kaitlyn; great granddaughter Kenadie and great grandson Quinton; sister Pauline Oliva of North Springfield, VA; several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL and will be announced at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions in his name to the Mike Conley Hospice House, 2100 Oakley Seaver Dr., Clermont, FL 34711. Becker Family Funeral Home, 806 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont, FL., (352) 394-7121, is serving the family.
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