Flint, Michigan
MANYCH, Peggy - Of Flint, age 76, died Monday, March 7, 2011. Funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Friday, March 11 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home one hour prior to funeral service Friday. Peggy was born in Durham, North Carolina on December 3, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Wilfred E. and Grace (Richardson) Vincent. She married Nickolas Manych on October 29, 1955 in Flint. He passed away on April 10, 1997. Peggy graduated from Flushing High School, and attended dental hygienist school in Elkhart, Indiana. She was a lifelong learner and attended classes at Flint Junior College and U of M Flint, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. Peggy worked for years for the Flint Community Schools, and retired from her position as Community Liaison. Peggy was an active and vibrant part of the Flint community her entire life. For a number of years, she was chair of the Flint Committee to Welcome International Visitors. She delighted in helping showcase Flint, and welcomed visitors from all over the world into her home. She represented the Flint area for the U.S. Department of State, the National Council of International Visitors. Peggy was a member and served as president of the Flint Junior Women's Club. She was a Girl Scout Leader, a Steppingstone leader, and enjoyed taking groups to Hamady House. She was active in Democratic politics in Flint, and served as a delegate and precinct captain. She was a member of the Flint International Institute for many years. Peggy influenced the lives of many young people. She showed us how to live with joy, courage and conviction. She is survived by her daughter, Susan and husband Frank Busnardo; sons, Nickolas Vincent Manych, Tim Manych and wife Susan Kettler; sister-in-law, Agnes Dunn; brother-in-law, Paul Manych; her companion, rescued Bouvier, Jaz; many beloved nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law Wilfred and Jean Vincent; sisters-in-law Anna Poupore, Frances Thorington and Helen Manych. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to ALS of Michigan at www.alsofmi.org.
It is hard to believe it's been 10 years since Peggy's passing. Susan, Nick and Tim, I just want you to know that I think of your mother often and it always makes me smile. I know you hold her in your heart and I know she is watching over you each and every day. Love to you and your familys.
Leslee Jakeway
Leslee Jakeway
March 06, 2021 | Flushing, MI | Friend
Casually, on the wave of memory, I learned of the death of Peggy. I'm one of the foreign students who has the pleasure to be guest on her house on August 1977. I'll always remember her kindness, hospitality and selfless help. He made all that only with the brotherhood spirit and for the pleasure to stay with boys and girls. And what can I say abuout her beautiful and large family::Sue, Nick Nicky. I have no word. An heartfelt greeting...
Massimo Paltrinieri - Modena Italy
Massimo Paltrinieri
October 07, 2011 | Modena - Italy
Beautiful Peggy!
Beautiful Peggy,
Peggy was my Stepping Stone Leader back in '65ish at Emerson Junior HIgh School. She had the most beautiful spirit; always happy and thinking of others. Junior High is a difficult time for most adolescents and the weekly Stepping Stone meeting was one of my fondest memories during junior high school. Peggy's twinkle, smile and sparkle made that happen.
Peggy and your dad came to my father's funeral when your dad was so sick that he could barely...
Bethany (Major) St. Clair
March 15, 2011 | Newark, CA
sue,i,m sorry to hear of the loss of your mom,what a great loss. know,that you and your family are in my prayers.your mom my not be here with you,but she'll always be in your heart! i,m sure you have lots of memories and take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel watching over you.
mary palomarez
March 11, 2011 | Freeland, MI
For Nick, Sue, and the entire family: Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. She was a great person.
Michael Crane (hockey)
March 11, 2011 | Grand Blanc, MI
There was never a dull moment with Peggy. I will always remember the fun times we had together. Traveling around Michigan, spending time at our cottage at Torch Lake, meeting new visitors from foreign countries, watching Hockey games together or just going out for dinner are all wonderful memories for me. My friendship with her will always be cherished. Susan, Nick and Tim: Your mother gave you all of her best attributes that make each of you the special people you are today. My...
March 11, 2011
There was never a dull moment with Peggy. I will always remember the fun times we had together. Traveling around Michigan, spending time at our cottage at Torch Lake, meeting new visitors from foreign countries, watching Hockey games together or just going out for dinner are all wonderful memories for me. My friendship with her will always be cherished.
Susan, Nick and Tim: Your mother gave you all of her best attributes which makes each of you the special people you are...
March 11, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
mary palomarez
March 10, 2011 | Freeland, MI
I will always know her as "Mrs. Manych". She was the mom of my best friend, Sue. I still think so fondly of all of the time I spent with the Manych family... going up north to Fayette, MI., going to hockey games and spending the night with Sue. Thank you, "Mrs. Manych" for being such an important part of my growing up years. I will never forget you!
Terry Rozyla-Ashley
March 10, 2011 | Flint, MI
