Manuel Marshall Obituary (1935 - 2016)

CHELMSFORD Manuel Manny Marshall, 80, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Lowell General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Peggy L. (Lewis) Marshall with whom he has enjoyed 58 years of marriage. He was born in Bristol, RI on December 5, 1935 and was a son of the late Frank and Marie (Ferreira) Marshall. Mannys illustrious football career began as the Quarterback at Colt Memorial High School in Bristol, RI and continued at Springfield College where he earned his Bachelors Degree. In 1966, Mannys love of the game led him to Winchester High School where he was Head Football Coach as well as a Physical Education teacher for 26 years until his retirement. His accomplishments on and off the field earned him recognition as a member of the Bristol High School Hall of Fame, Winchester High School Hall of Fame and the Massachusetts State Coaches Football Association Hall of Fame. More important than all the awards were Mannys beloved grandchildren who were his whole world. In addition to his loving wife, Manny is survived by his children; Frank Marshall and his wife Meg of East Fairfield, VT, Stephen Marshall and his wife Karin of Townsend, MA, Wendy Marshall of Worcester, and Michael Marshall of North Chelmsford; his cherished grandchildren; Molly Marshall, Jay Marshall, Samantha Marshall, Solomon Fenner, Buddy Fenner, Thomas Marshall, Jake Marshall, and Manny Marshall. He was the brother of the late Charles Marshall and Rosaleen ORourke. Visiting hours Friday from 4 to 8 pm at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9 oclock at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. www.cancer.org. Visitation March 18, 2016 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information March 19, 2016 9:00am, Saint Mary Catholic Church 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Pine Ridge Cemetery 130 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824