Manford J. Porter Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Manford J. Porter of Marblehead, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 83, on February 2, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Manford J. Porter to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Manford L. Porter and Helen T. Porter (Swiniarski); his son Michael S. Porter; and his brother Frank Porter of California. He is survived by : his children, Sandra M. Porter (Max Sharma) of Swampscott, Craig M. J. Porter (Erica Owen) of Manchester and Christopher L. Porter (Jennifer) of Danvers; his grandchildren, Olivia Porter-Henry (Eric Henry), Jackson Porter, Grace Porter, Sophia Porter, Ava Porter, John Manford Porter, Gavin Porter and Lindsey Porter; his great grandchild Emmitt Henry; his siblings, Lauretta Johnson of Marietta, GA, Kathy Collin of Georgetown, MA, Virginia Porter of Seabrook, NH., Thomas Porter of Sedgwick, ME and William Porter of Marblehead, MA; his stepdaughter Heather Allen; his stepgrandson Jared Grace of Gloucester, MA.; and his former life partner Donna Porter (Cogswell) of Peabody, MA. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

A Mass followed by a private burial will be held on Saturday, February 13th at 11:00 a. m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 85 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, MA with COVID 19 attendance restrictions in place.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Manny Porter's memory to The Marblehead Gridiron Club, P.O. Box 505, Marblehead, MA 01945 or mhdgridiron.com.