George Edward Mandeville Jr. “Mandy”, 94 of Marion, MA passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2024, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, surrounded by his wife and stepdaughter after a period of ill health.

George was born in Putnam Connecticut to George Edward and Mabel (Cameron) Mandeville on March 19,1930. He graduated from Bridgewater High School in Bridgewater, MA in 1948. There he would letter in football as a tight end and was All County Center in basketball. Upon graduation, Mandy joined the Navy where he served during the Korean Conflict, completing 25 years of service and earning the rank of Chief Petty Officer.

Upon discharge he was employed by Boeing (Litton Industries) working with Inertial Navigation Systems. This position would take him to Japan and Australia. He liked to teach people how to say thank you in Japanese.

George enjoyed golf, fishing, RVing, sudoku puzzles, and traveling which took him cruising through the Panama Canal, Alaska, Hawaii more than once, cross country twice, Florida, and five times over the Golden Gate Bridge, with his “Catherine Alda” by his side, especially for their daily lunches and rides.

George is survived by his beloved wife Catherine Mandeville of Marion. Two daughters Patricia Campbell of Colorado and her husband James. Gayle Yunker of Washington State and her husband Ralph. Two grandsons Mathew Yunker and his wife Ashley Moore and their daughter Isabel and Mitchell Yunker. A stepdaughter Cynthia Callow of Marion.

Mandy will be missed for his happy outlook on life and his loving care of Catherine and others.

At the family’s request, arrangements will be private through Chapman Funerals and Cremations, Wareham, MA.