Nancy Patrice Gazaille, 44, fondly known as "Nanny Darling", of Plainville, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA. Born on November 14, 1973 in Waltham, MA, she was the loving daughter of Patrice M. (Donovan) O'Neil of Attleboro, MA, and the late Robert Giovanoni.Nancy was a graduate of King Phillip High School, Class of 1992, and Roger William University, Class of 1996.Ever the "people person", she worked in the field of sales and marketing for various businesses. Nancy was a lifelong resident of Plainville. She loved making people laugh and was a talented artist. Diagnosed with breast cancer fourteen years ago, she fought valiantly while continuing to bring joy to her friends and family, all of whom will forever miss her radiance. In addition to her mother, Patrice, and Patrice's companion James A. Moore of Attleboro, she leaves her dear siblings: Daniel P. Giovanoni and his wife, Karen E. (Gabriel) Giovanoni, of Norton, MA; Julie M. O'Neil of Boston, MA; and Heather M. O'Neil of Providence, RI. She was the adoring and hilarious aunt of Catherine E. Giovanoni of Norton, and the proud mother of her beloved dog, Ayda. She is survived by her step-mother, Elizabeth Fuller of Bridgewater, MA, her aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and many dear friends. Nancy was the former wife of Douglas Gazaille of Sacramento, CA.A Celebration of Nancy's life will be held in early Fall at a later date and time to be announced. Burial will be private.In lieu of flowers, donations made in Nancy's memory to Pan Mass Challenge, 77 Fourth Ave., Needham, MA 02494, would be appreciated. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at
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