Exilia E. ‘Dida’ Manley

Exilia E. “Dida” Manley, 86, of Nashua, widow of George R. Manley Jr., passed away early Tuesday morning, Sept. 27, 2022, at the Courville at Nashua after a period of declining health.

Born in Nashua on July 10, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Eleanor (Elwell) Larouche. A lifelong resident of this city, Dida was educated Nashua schools and had been employed with Sprague Electric Company, CVS Pharmacy, Alexander’s Supermarket and Crosby Bakery.

In addition to her parents, Dida was predeceased by her husband, George, who passed away on April 6, 1992, and her sisters, Ruth E. Forcier, Gladys Carpenter and Phyllis Graber.

Members of her family include nieces and nephews, Doreen S. and Gerard F. Pombrio of Litchfield, Gail and Steve Crosby of Nashua, Sally and Frank Clay of Hudson, Judy Higgins and her husband Randy Bracci of Wilton; and many grandnieces and grandnephews.

There are no calling hours. Private interment will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com.

Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.