Frank Duncan Manter

Greenland - Frank Duncan Manter, born April 25, 1945, in Rome, NY, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2025 in his family home of Greenland, NH. He was 80 years old. He attended Hudson High School where he played football and track before going on to study Electrical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). At WPI, Frank participated in ROTC, the marching band and was a member of Theta Chi (ΘΧ) fraternity. After graduation he joined the Army’s Signal Corps, where he served his country overseas in Vietnam as a First Lieutenant. Following his military service, he worked as a Professional Engineer for over 40 years, dedicating himself with integrity and skill to his profession. Beyond his career, he found joy in life’s simplest pleasures: he loved nature—especially watching and caring for his birds—and delighted in puttering around the house, sailing in Great Bay, growing his pumpkins at his family farm, playing in the Portsmouth Music & Arts Center New Horizons Band blowing his saxophone and attending events with the Greenland Veterans Association. Most of all, he cherished time spent with his family and friends, who will forever remember his warmth and generosity. Frank is preceded by his wife of 35 years, Lynda Cecil Prairie Manter (May 23, 1948 - April 26, 2015) He is survived by his sons: Bryan Manter of Westford, MA; Ian Manter of Danville, CA; and Darren Manter of Arlington, MA. He also leaves behind his daughters-in-law Vanessa Manter, Kimberly Manter, and Emily Laubscher; and six adored grandchildren: Emerson Manter (15), Liam Manter (13), Maxwell Manter (6), Nolan Laubscher (5), Henry Manter (4), and Clara Laubscher (2). He will be lovingly remembered by his special and beloved friend, Jo Haskel of Newington, NH. Jo and Frank were partners in crime and together they could be seen running amuck of Portsmouth. You would have seen them ushering and hosting people at various events around town or attending jazz nights at The Press Room in Portsmouth. A memorial service will be held at Greenland Congregation Community Church, 2 Post Rd., Greenland, NH 03840 starting at 2pm on Sunday July 13, followed by celebration of life at the Greenland Veterans Hall, 376 Portsmouth Avenue, Greenland, NH 03840, starting at 3pm. Family and friends are welcome to join any of the events and to share their memories. This will be an informal event. Food and beverages will be served. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to: Greenland Veteran’s Association 376 Portsmouth Ave Greenland, NH 03840 NHSPCA of Stratham Seacoast Repertory Theatre or Great Bay Discovery Campus at 89 Depot Rd. Greenland, NH 03840.

Frank Duncan Manter

April 25, 1945 - July 4, 2025