Leslie McManus
December 02, 1959 ~ September 24, 2024
Leslie McManus Bursaw, 64, of Jupiter, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 2, 1959, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Myrna (McKenna) McManus.
Leslie is survived by her devoted husband, Richard Bursaw; her daughter, Tara Purrington, and her husband Michael of Chelmsford, Massachusetts; and her beloved grandchildren, Aaden, Owen, and Teagan Purrington. She also leaves behind her siblings Tenley McDonough (James), Laurie McManus Hebrank (Joseph), and Chad McManus (Diane); her nieces and nephews Danielle Wells (Jeremy), Cory and Paige McDonough, and Lauren and Devon McManus.
Leslie was predeceased by her son, Brian Flannery, who passed away in December 2013. His loss was the most challenging and heartbreaking event in her life.
A graduate of Concord Carlisle High School, Class of 1977, Leslie went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from UMASS Boston, Class of 1987. Throughout her life, she was passionate about athletics, excelling in skating, skiing, sailing, tennis, and golf. She enjoyed a fulfilling and successful career in the tech industry. After her retirement, Leslie found joy in walking along the beaches of Jupiter, playing rounds of golf, solving Sudoku puzzles, reading, knitting, traveling to spend time with family and her beloved dog, Joey.
Leslie will be remembered for her strength, her love for her family, and her quiet resilience. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Leslie’s life will be celebrated in a casual gathering on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 3:00 PM, at Boxborough Regency Hotel and Conference Center, Boxborough,MA. Family and friends are invited to share stories, enjoy refreshments, and reflect on the joyful memories she left behind. Please dress casually, in a way that would make Leslie smile. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Furry Friends Adoption in her memory (https://furryfriendsadoption.
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Linda Doherty Blake - Friend/neighbor of the family
October 2, 2024, 2:59 pm
My heartfelt sympathy to the family. Leslie was a kind, sweet , and loving person. She will be well remembered by all who knew her. May she now rest in peace with her loved ones.
Debra Cooper
October 2, 2024, 4:02 pm
I am so sorry to hear about Leslie. She was always so nice! My thoughts and prayers are with Leslie and her family.
Darrin Rawls - Friend
October 2, 2024, 4:20 pm
Leslie was an amazing woman. I was blessed to work with her at HP for many years across several projects and teams. She was a very talented person and was a very strong manager who loved her work and the people that she managed. I know she and Chad would talk about and look forward to the yearly get-together of the family (in Corpus if I recall correctly). She would talk about her family (she was very proud of!) and some of the challenges of living in the Boston area – especially in the winter! I remember a certain oil situation that arose that was very troublesome one time! I cannot believe that Leslie is gone from this earth, but my family and I will be praying for you, Chad, and the rest of the family. I pray also that you reflect on the awesome woman she was, and all the great memories. #Blessings
Jessica Harvey - Friend
October 3, 2024, 10:17 pm
My heart breaks for all of Leslie’s family. She will be sorely missed.
Carol Terry - Friend
October 16, 2024, 2:42 pm
It is my great honor to call Leslie, my friend.
With her home in Jupiter and mine, one town down in Juno Beach, our close proximity easily allowed us to meet and walk the beach together.
Over the past five years, a gradual yet ever strengthening friendship developed. We both suffered from the loss of close family members and were able to console each other through the reading of daily meditationals, breaking bread together and simply by listening to whichever one of us needed to share.
I am deeply grieved by the sudden loss of such a dear friend and take comfort in the knowledge that she is now joined back with her son Brian and that we too shall walk together again. ❤️
I love you, Leslie.
Your friend Carol
John Poltrack - Co-worker
October 20, 2024, 12:30 am
So sorry to hear about Leslie. She was my boss at Digital/Compaq and a joy to work for. I remember when she told me the story of her Vegas drive-by wedding. I have been looking at some of the photos of her that I took during our company outings and Yankee Swaps. A wonderful soul. I had the honor of meeting her friends and family today in Boxboro.
Carolie Chapman Owens - Old neighbor
October 22, 2024, 2:54 pm
Dear McManus family and other loved ones of Leslie,
I am so saddened by your loss. Leslie was one of the old Southfield Rd group; the best neighborhood to grow up in and I have wonderful memories of Leslie there. She was a phenomenal skater. I picture her gliding up and down on the Sudbury River in winter. I also remember her as a good friend to my sister Susan and at lots of neighborhood birthday parties; also at the annual Easter parades and July 4 gatherings where she excelled at all the competitions! She will be missed by many. My condolences to you all. ❤️