Passed away suddenly on May 20, 2011 at Brookfield Hospital, Audrey Manning age 71 years of Lumsden. Predeceased by her parents; Wilfred and Nellie (nee Pardy) Hatcher and brother; Fred Hatcher. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband; Dr. Barton Manning, 2 sons; Barton Jr. (Margaret) of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Timothy of Lumsden, step-daughter; Lorely Brimson (Michael) of Walmer, England, sister; Ivy Parsons (Joseph) of Lumsden and a circle of other relatives and many friends. Funeral service was held on May 25, 2011 at the Wesley United Church, Lumsden with Reverends Lorne and Roberta Bungay officiating. Interment followed at the United Church Cemetery, Lumsden. Donations in her memory may be made to The Cape Freels Heritage Trust Inc (The Barbour Living Heritage Village). Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove – Musgrave Harbour. To send messages of condolence please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhome.ca

“Audrey was a regular contributor to the Gander Beacon. Her weekly column; The Future is in our Past was enjoyed by many for a decade. “Our readers will miss her greatly”.