Genevieve Mannino

"Ginny" was born Mary Genevieve in Ashtabula, Ohio, on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1916 to Frank and Leora Eastman. We are all thankful for that blessed event. She passed away on March 10 at Harrison Hospital due to a series of illnesses. She is survived by her husband, Donald Mannino of Bainbridge Island, her daughter, Barry Laurence-Belaja of Poulsbo, her eldest son Joseph Laurence of Bainbridge Island, and John Laurence of Desert Hot Springs, CA. She has five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Ginny taught the 5th grade for 26 years mostly in the Corning, NY school district, and was active in many school activities including drama, music, and the Teachers' Union. On Bainbridge Island, she was a mainstay in Bainbridge Music and Arts, active in the Poulsbo Yacht Club, attended the Bainbridge Republican Womens' Club luncheons, and supported the arts in many ways. She loved traveling, playing bridge, dancing, and giving dinner parties. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 3:00 PM at The Poulsbo Yacht Club in Poulsbo, Washington.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Bainbridge Island Rotary Club Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 11286, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110