Dr. Frank Mansure, 72, Treasured Island Home

Dr. Frank T. Mansure, 72, of Bryn Mawr, Pa., died Sunday, May 12, at the Health Center in Beaumont at Bryn Mawr.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Henry W. and Florence T. Mansure. A veteran of the Pacific Theatre in World War II, he was graduated from Wesleyan University and the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He was for many years the medical director of Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company, and after retiring continued as a consulting medical director for Guardian Life in Bethlehem, Pa.

Mr. Mansure was a regular visitor to Martha's Vineyard, beginning with his honeymoon in 1949. He treasured his house on Lagoon Pond in Oak Bluffs and established many lifetime friendships there.

Surviving are his son and daughter in law, John F. and Ruth S. Mansure of Greenville, S.C.; his daughter, Elizabeth A. Mansure of Oak Bluffs, and his grandchildren, Kathryn G. (Katie) Mansure, John F. (Jack) Mansure Jr. and Frank Hayden Mansure, all of Greenville. His wife, Pamela F. Mansure, predeceased him.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Martha's Vineyard Historical Society, P.O. Box 1310, Edgartown, MA 02539.