Everett Carl Manchester Sr. of Tiverton passed away at home on October 2, 2026, at the age of 93, after a brief illness. Everett was the son of the late Roger M. Manchester and Doris C. Leach of Tiverton. He was the husband of the late Nancy L. Dwelly.
They were married for 64 years. He was a lifelong resident of Tiverton and was very proud of his family.
He leaves two sons, Everett C. Manchester Jr. and his wife, Donna, and Alan D. Manchester and his longtime girlfriend, Phyllis. He was the father of the late Carol A. Manchester and her late husband Bill, all of Tiverton. He also leaves two grandchildren, Jennifer Manchester-Reid and her husband, Jesse, and Peter Manchester and his wife, Kerstin, as well as two great-granddaughters, Ryleigh and Norah Manchester. He leaves his brother, Lawrence Manchester (Debbie) and his sister-in-law, Mary. He was the brother of the late Shirley Pacheco, Roger Manchester, Gordon Manchester, and Gerald Manchester. He also leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including Khaiya and Kason Raposo, and was fond of the late Joshua Bucci.
Carl went to work at the age of 15 for the former Sunderland’s Restaurant in Tiverton, where he continued to work for 38 years, progressing from dishwasher to Chef/Manager. Carl was also employed by the Tiverton School Department as a custodian, from which he retired in 2000. For many years Carl enjoyed making laurel roping and wreaths at Christmas time. After retirement, he enjoyed taking care of his property, mowing his lawn, tending his flower gardens, and maintaining the home he built with the help of family and friends.
Carl’s family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Phyllis for her tender care, as well as Beacon Hospice.
A graveside service, to which relatives and friends are invited, will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Pleasant View Cemetery, Tiverton, at 11:00 A.M.