David L. Mansir 1946-2005

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PITTSTON -- David L. Mansir, 58, of Peaslee Road, Pittston, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at his home. David was a very dedicated husband and father.

He was born in Gardiner, a son of Donald Sr. and Francis Buckmore Mansir, on June 7, 1946. David was a graduate of Gardiner High School, class of 1966, and had attended a wood crafting school in Boston for a year. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam conflict. He had been employed for more than 25 years at the Gardiner Water District, most recently as road foreman.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 4, Gardiner, and the Gardiner Lodge of Elks.

He was predeceased by his parents; his sisters, Elizabeth Jarrett and Joan Lund; brothers Donald Mansir Jr., Stanley Mansir and Gary Mansir; and stepbrother Billy Rafford.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sherrill Branch Mansir of Pittston; two sons, David L. Mansir II of Pittston and Dean L. Mansir of Pittston; brother Richard Mansir and wife Ellie of Randolph; sister Louise Edwards of Florida; a very special granddaughter, Kaylin E. Mansir of Pittston; two stepbrothers, Robert Rafford and wife Joan of Middlebury, Conn., and Brian Rafford and wife Marge of New York City; three stepsisters, Vivian Van Wagner and husband John of Syosset, N.Y., Jane Mann and husband Tim of New Jersey and Pam Rafford of Brooklyn, N.Y.; his aunt, Nellie Fontaine of Augusta; an uncle, Stanley Buckmore of Gardiner; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, where a funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.