Miles Burgess Manchester

April 19, 1919 ~ January 17, 2012
Miles B. Manchester, age 88 died on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at his home in Vienna, Virginia, Beloved husband of the late Jean Manchester; father of Timothy Miles Manchester, Stephen F. Manchester, Thomas Patrick Manchester, Daniel Robin Manchester and Katie Manchester and brother of Andrew Hopping "Jack" Manchester, the late Margory Dworak and Anne Wirth. He is also survived by four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stamps For the Wounded, C/O Dennis A. Clark, Secretary-Treasurer SFTW, P. O. Box 297, dunn Loring, VA 22027.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
I recall with great pleasure many interesting and enjoyable times with Miles, discussing stamps and many other timely topics. I remember him as a pleasant, cheerful gentleman, always ready to be of help. I valued his friendship very much and am sorry to learn of his passing.
Mr. & Mrs. Manchester were truly wonderful people, great friends to my parents, and great “God Parents” to me. Manchester seemed always cheerful and ready with a laugh. He loved people. In the 90s, we annually held a big KY Derby party at our house & Manchester was there each year talking with folks he knew and those he didn’t. He was, of course, also chasing kids around. He may have even had a scotch or two. He liked to have fun. I have many good memories of Manchester. I remember him making his way into OLGC School following my first communion to talk to me. I remember going to a Father & Son event at OLGC where the Redskins Pat Fisher was on hand. I had to get a signature for both my Dad and Manchester, so I went through the line twice. Pat Fisher looked at me and said (not meanly), “I could be signing these things all night for you.” My family’s condolences to Katie and the rest of the Manchester Clan. You all are in our prayers. Love: Chris & Lucy Caldwell
I fondly remember Miles from the days we served together as ushers at OLGC in the 1990s and early 2000s (he was also well-acquainted with my father Wilbur, the head usher of our team and Miles’s contemporary) . He was always upbeat and engaging, quick with a story – especially when it involved his stamp collection. His energy level was remarkable; when he was well into his 70s, he told me how he helped a relative out west paint a house. I wish I had been aware of Miles’s passing when it occurred so that I could have more properly paid my respects. I hope his family has taken comfort in a long life well-lived.