Gloria J. (LaRoche) Manor November 21, 1944 - February 26, 2022

Groveland – Gloria Jean Manor, 77, passed peacefully after a courageous battle with
cancer, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Groveland.
Born in Lowell, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Pearl (Henry) LaRoche.
She was a graduate of Salem NH High School, and furthered her education at the Mary
Fazio School of Hairdressing. During her life, she worked as a cosmetologist, as well as
nannying. She was an avid lover of the warm weather and the beach, spending many
winters at her home in Boynton Beach, Florida. During the summer months in
Massachusetts, she took great pride in landscaping and could be found searching for
new plants to decorate the yard. When not working in the yard, she enjoyed spending
time on the water along the Merrimack River. She also loved to entertain, whether
hosting dinner parties, cookouts, or celebrations. Gloria loved being a grandmother above all else. She often considered herself a
full-time grandparent, and always had lessons in manners and hard work. Her smile,
persistence, and demeanor are remembered fondly by those who knew her best.She spent 42 years as a devoted partner to Peter L. Staples. Together, they often traveled, spent time on the boat with close friends, enjoyed lunches and dinners out,
and truly spent their time side by side. He will remember their Sunday rides along the
beach and sitting in the yard admiring the river.

Along with being survived by Peter, she also leaves behind her children David C. Manor
and his wife Jennifer of Vero Beach, FL and Jodye L. Smith and her husband Michael of
Groveland; brother, Charles LaRoche and his wife Brettina of Washington, NH, and
many loving grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters
Joyce Leach and Kathleen L. Walker.

Many thanks go out to the kind and caring individuals at Merrimack Valley Hospice. A
special thanks to Maureen Kennedy for her dedication to Gloria and the family.

Funeral services are private. A celebration of life will be announced in the spring. In lieu
of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are
by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St., Haverhill. Please visit Comeau
Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com