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Regina G. Mannix
January 28, 2019

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Regina G. (Kanozek) Mannix, age 88, passed away on Jan. 28, 2019 at Willimansett Nursing Center East in Chicopee. She was born on Sept. 6, 1930 in Three Rivers, a daughter of the late Bernard and Louise (Lucas) Kanozek. Regina worked as a caregiver for most of her life. She was jokingly known as the “Mayor of Montcalm”. She is predeceased by her husband Richard Jeffrey Mannix who passed. She leaves three sons, Gary Gates of Brimfield, David Gates and his wife Joyce Provada of Chicopee and Dennis Gates and his wife Jean LaDuke of Winchendon; her daughter Brenda Mange of Belchertown; her brother Raymond Kanozek of Springfield; 2 sisters, Mildred Anderson of Warren and Patricia Dennis of Palmer; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by 3 brothers and her daughter in law Margaret Gates. Calling hours will be held on the morning of the funeral from 9- 11 AM on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 at the Grise` Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee followed by a funeral home prayer service at 11 AM. A private burial will take place in Oak Knowll Cemetery in Palmer at a later date. Donations may be made in Regina's name to either the Shriners Children's Hospital 516 Carew Street Springfield, MA 01104 or to the Alzheimer's Association 309 Waverely Oaks Road Waltham, MA 02452.

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Grisé Funeral Home
280 Springfield Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
413-594-4189