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Richard Mannix Obituary
1929 - 2014
SHREWSBURY - Richard C. Mannix, 84, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully Friday, April 18, 2014 at the LifeCare Center of South Shore in Scituate. Richard lived in Shrewsbury for 50 years before moving recently to the South Shore. He also had a home in Boca Raton, Fla.
Richard leaves his beloved wife of 50 years, Linda Mannix of Plymouth; a son John Mannix and his wife Katie of Plymouth; and a brother John C. Mannix Jr. of Palm Springs, Calif. Affectionately known as "Grampsy", he is also lovingly remembered by his four grandchildren: Michael, Evan, Megan and Emily.
Richard was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., to John C. and Lillian (Saltus) Mannix. He was a graduate of Worcester South High School, Fitchburg State College and Worcester State College.
From 1948 to 1956, Richard served in the Marine Corps. He was a veteran of the Korean War and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant.
After military service, Richard devoted his career to public high school education. He taught at Natick High School for ten years before taking a position at Westborough High School. He taught industrial arts there for 25 years before retiring in 1995 and was much beloved by his students.
A devoted family man and spouse, Richard was also an avid collector and restorer of World War II military vehicles and a former longtime member of St. Anne's Parish.
There will be a memorial Mass on Tuesday, April 22 at 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Church, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. Burial in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester, will be private. There are no calling hours.
Donations may be made to: LifeCare Center of the South Shore Activities Department, 309 Driftway, Scituate MA 02066.
The Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, is directing arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Mannix
AL JOSLYN
April 13, 2023
Remembering Mr.Mannix on this day I will never forget him, always cheerful and friendly and a great friend and teacher. He touched many lives in his life. Just a great guy.
Al Joslyn class of "76"
Karl Johnson
May 19, 2014
Great teacher, better sense of humor! That smile was the best inspiration to do and be your best. WHS '87
April 24, 2014
To Linda and John Mannix After reading all of the condolences that Dick lives on through all of his students memories, he was truly a great guy. Dick certainly was the best guy I ever worked for, he and I were on the same wave length. Rest in peace Dick you are certainly not forgotten. John Dodson
Darrell
April 24, 2014
Mr. Mannix was such a wonderful friend to me when I started at WHS. He always had a story to make you laugh and smile. I remember him so fondly!! RIP Mr. Mannix!
Cindy Ten
April 22, 2014
Words Cannot express how privileged my family and I are to have had such a wonderful, funny, generous, kind man as our neighbor for 15 yrs. We will miss him terribly but never forget him. May you rest in peace Richard.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Linda,John and his family.
Frank Ferrandino 79WHS
April 22, 2014
Mr.Mannix "Your the best"
Lowey
April 22, 2014
It is so hard to explain such a great man in so few words. Mr. Mannix taught me to “figure it out” on my own. Have pride in my work, be a better person, and do the right thing even when it was the harder task. Mr. Mannix helped and guided me so much, that words cannot describe. Out of all the things that Mr. Mannix gave me what I will remember most of all, was all the time he spent with me, those were some of the best days of my life.
April 22, 2014
Linda, So sorry to hear of Richard's passing..he was such a great guy with a terrific wit. He was always the life of the party at our family gatherings.My mother really loved Richard...so sorry we lost ouch over the years. We would like to express our condolences from the Miller family
Sally Miller Davidson and Wendy Miller Power
Marcy Mulcahy
April 22, 2014
May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.Peace,John and Marcy Mulcahy
Joel Mullen
April 21, 2014
Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Mannix. Had some great times in the shop. Mr. Mannix always had that devilish smile every time you saw him. He always had a way to get thru to all of his students. Sorry for your loss,
Joel Mullen WHS 1976
Dawn Nisby
April 21, 2014
RIP my friend. It was a pleasure to know you and your wonderful family. You will be missed by all of us at life care.
Heather Yoho-Lacerda
April 21, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Mannix's passing. He has always been my most memorable teacher. Not only was he an inspirational mentor, he was an absolute sweetheart. He always had a twinkle in his eyes, a smile on his face and an open door to any student who needed him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Sheryl Pew
April 21, 2014
Mr Mannix was a very loved and influential teacher at WHS whether you had him for a teacher or just knew him in passing.. he was loved by all and his laughter and smile will be remembered by all.. a great loss .. Rest in peace..
Dr. Timothy Hoffman
April 21, 2014
Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.
Paul Cooney
April 21, 2014
Richard leaves such a great legacy behind -
I am so thankful that we were able to spend the time with him that we were.
Linda, John, John, Katie and kids;
So sorry we won't be able to be there with you -
I hope that the memories (and the legacy) that is boomeranging back will help comfort you in this difficult time.
Warmest Regards,
PJ
Bill Thiesing
April 21, 2014
Mr. Mannix was always my favorite teacher at WHS. When I was a senior I had no clue what I wanted to do with my life. He saw something in me and pointed me in the right direction. I will forever be grateful to him for that. Rest in Peace Mr Mannix.
Bill Thiesing WHS 1978
Kent Howard,Class of 77
April 21, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mannix family.We always looked forward to seeing him each day,he was like a beacon of sunshine in the High School.He always had a smile or a joke,and was always interested in what was going on in our lives.He truly loved his job.I am honored and proud to say I knew him,I'm sure he will be missed by many.What an example he set for so many young people.Rest in Peace my friend.
Karen (Berry) Repine class of 1994
April 21, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go to the Mannix family. Mr. Mannix was one of my favorite teachers, I went on to get my civil engineering degree because of him.
Tony Martino
April 20, 2014
Our prayers & thoughts are with you and your family. R.I.P Mr. Mannix, you were a wonderful & special person and educator. Fond memories always. Class of 1984
Kerrie Galvin
April 20, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Mannix family. Mr. Mannix was one of my favorite teachers at WHS. He was an incredible teacher and man.
Matthew Day
April 20, 2014
Thank you Mr Mannix, for your service to our country and the education of my youth. Rest well.
Tracy Cooney
April 20, 2014
Dear "George",
What a marvelous blessing you have been to all the Burns girls and the Cooneys. Your wit and love have carried us well over these last fifty plus years!
Fond memories of Ireland, not once, not twice, but three times, still bring smiles to our faces and chuckles at various memories.
Thanks for your presence iin our lives at Christenings, First Communions, Confirmations, birthdays, weddings, illnesses and Funerals.
We love you forever!
Tracy and Paul
Dane Arnold
April 20, 2014
The world lost a great teacher, but you will live on with all who you have taught and the many good memories we all shared.
Michele Goodall
April 20, 2014
So sad to lose such a great teacher. My prayers & thoughts are with your family. R.I.P Mr. Mannix, you were a wonderful & special teacher!!
Michele Goodall
April 20, 2014
R.I.P Mr. Mannix!!! Not only were you a great teacher but a sweetheart of a guy!! You were definitely my favorite teacher at WHS!!! You will be sadly missed!!
April 20, 2014
Prayers for you and your family. You were a favorite teacher in our house.
Jane and Ken
Dan Hall
April 20, 2014
An excellent teacher and mentor. A man who not only cared about his students' education but all aspects of our well being. I am saddened to hear of his passing but thank God a man such as him lived!
Dan Hall- WHS 1989
Al Joslyn
April 20, 2014
So loved by all his students,always a laugh always a smile loved what he did and the students he had.I remember seeing him many times in Shrewsbury years after High School always remembered me and my brother and always took time to chat and ask how we were doing.We have lost a wonderful man.God bless and thoughts and prayers to the family.
Al Joslyn class of 76.4
April 20, 2014
He was a great teacher and even better man. Always ready with a smile. I haven't seen him in years and I miss him. So very sorry for your loss.
Dr. Timothy Hoffman
April 20, 2014
Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.
toby cloutier
April 20, 2014
He was a sweet man and always had time to listen. Rip
Paul Aiken
April 20, 2014
A very inspiring and kind man. A great teacher that I am glad to say I knew. Sad to hear of his passing. Thoughts are with the family.
Paul Aiken, WHS 1980
Derek Donahue
April 19, 2014
He was far more than a teacher, he was my friend. He made every school day fun, and I looked forward to seeing him, hearing his wonderful catch phrases, and just enjoying his presence. I'd go down to his office before school, after school, during lunch, during study….whenever I got the chance. He was a character, but also a mentor, and the epitome of what a teacher should be. He cared for his kids, took an interest in them, and challenged us in such a way that we loved what we were doing. Rest in Peace Mr. Mannix.
Paul Lightbody
April 19, 2014
My condolence to the Mannix family. I was a student of his from Westboro High class of 1975. He was a great teacher and I always looked forward to his class. R.I.P. Mr. Mannix
Russ Carlson
April 19, 2014
South High '48. Dick always with a smile for everyone. Sorry to hear of his passing.
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