Irving William Manter

Irving William Manter, 87, of North Attleboro, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Madonna Manor Nursing Home in North Attleboro, MA, with his beloved children by his side during his final days. Born on August 26, 1928, in Waltham, MA, he was the son of the late William Lawrence Manter and Edna May (Tomlin) Manter.Irving proudly and honorably served our country in the United States Army from 1950 until 1952 during the Korean War, and worked for more than forty years as a self-employed Carpenter and Builder. He resided in North Attleboro for the past seventeen years, having previously lived in Waltham, MA.Irving took great pride in all he did. He loved to build, especially bird and doll houses, clocks, and photo frames. He enjoyed travel, trains, and carousels with music, puzzles, organ music, and fishing. He was a huge Patriots fans, and especially treasured going to his grandchildren's games, cheerleading, recitals, and art shows. He is survived by his five dear children: Andrea L. Manter of Concord, MA; Leigh C. Manter and her husband, John F. Brennan, Sr., of North Attleboro, MA; Kerry E. Manter of North Attleboro, MA; Stacie J. Manter of Plainville, MA; and Stephen W. Manter of Brockton, MA. He leaves four cherished grandchildren: Taylor June Manter; Amber L. Manter; John F. Brennan, Jr., and Catherine J. Brennan. He was the former husband of Catherine June (McAdams) Manter.He loved dogs, and leaves his faithful "grand-dogs": "Bobo"; "Sandy"; Cole"; Kate"; Kali"; and Cookie". He was predeceased by "Cash" and Sophia".Irving was the brother of the late Beverly (Manter) Hanoian. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Visitation on Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, 3/4 mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA.A Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA.Children's room is available during visitation and funeral service.For those in need of a ride to visitation, simply call the funeral home directly at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such complimentary transportation.Burial services will be private.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Irving's memory to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an on-line guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200