Kenneth E. Manson

Kenneth E. Manson, age 88 of Massillon, passed away on June 02, 2019 after short illness. He was born in Massillon on August 27, 1930 to the late Paul and Dora Manson. He was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School. He married Janice Leighley on June 01, 1951 and they shared 68 years together. Ken served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He worked in Plant Protection for Republic Steel in Massillon and Canton until his retirement. He was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and was a member of Clinton Masonic Lodge #47 of Massillon and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #190 – Massillon. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Janice; their children Holly (John) Dean and Rick (Young) Manson; his grandsons Dave (Sarah) Manson, Roger (Janice) Manson, Scott (Casey) Manson, Clint (Judy) Dean and Brent (Lauren) Dean; his great grandchildren Alex, Nathan, Wesley, Dylan, Conner, Tyler, Logan and Kendall; his sister Leota Williams and brother Paul Manson as well as a host of family and friends. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his brother Laird Manson and his sister Trudy Rowe. A Celebration of Ken’s life will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday, June 09, 2019 at 3p.m. The family will receive friends at the Paquelet Funeral home on Saturday, June 08, 2019 from 4-6p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in Ken’s memory can be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church -4275 Lincoln Way West, Massillon, OH 44647. www.paquelet.com Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory – 330-833-3222