Mr. Loren B. Manchester, Jr.
Batavia - Mr. Loren B. Manchester, Jr., 90, a retired teacher at Attica Central School, died Monday, May 3, 2010at United Memorial Medical Center.
Mr. Manchester was born April 28, 1920 in Batavia, the son of the late Loren and Marie Brevick Manchester.
A lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church of Batavia he served as a deacon, elder and trustee. He also was a member of many various committees of the Church and sang in the choir. A graduate of Alfred University with a BA degree and a graduate of University of Buffalo with a Masters in Education he taught science at Attica Central School for 35 years. During his tenure at Attica he was awarded two National Science Foundation grants in the field of Biological Science.
He was a World War II veteran with the US Army serving as a surgical technician at the 128th General Hospital both in the US and England.
Since retiring in 1981 he was involved in many community organizations. He was a Literacy Volunteer, served on the Board of the Genesee Symphony, past President of the Grandview Cemetery Association, a charter member of the Holland Land Harmonizers, a volunteer at UMMC and a member of the National Watch and Clock Association. For over 30 years he and his wife participated in many antique shows. He enjoyed repairing antique clocks, golf, gardening and playing the piano.
He was the husband of the late Esther Tanner Manchester, father of the late Loren B. Manchester, III, who was killed in an automobile accident and brother of the late Richard Manchester.
Survivors include his daughter, Nance (Jack) Francisco of Penn Yan; a granddaughter, Amie Francisco; a grandson, John Francisco and a dear friend, Robert Patrick of Batavia.
There will be no prior visitation. Services will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St., Batavia. Memorials may be made to Organ Fund of the 1st Presbyterian Church or the UMMC Foundation, 127 North St., both Batavia, NY 14020. Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery. Arrangements were completed by the H. E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St., Batavia, NY.
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