Nancy Jean Mignault

Nancy was born on April 27th, 1960. She was the 7th child and youngest daughter of Henry and Louise Yerrington, devout wife to Brian Mignault, compassionate mother to Brian, Jr. (B.K.), Patrick, and Marc, and doting grandmother to Campbell, Sutton, Nora, and Garrett. She is also survived by seven brothers and sisters; Sandee Kirchner, Susan Wirth, Cathy Bakke, Diane Majcher, brothers Jimmy Yerrington, Tommy Yerrington, and Charlie Yerrington.

Nancy was baptized in the Roman Catholic Church, and her faith served as her compass throughout her life. She was born in Norwich, CT, grew up in Preston, and continued to live her entire adult life in Preston. Preston meant the world to Nancy. From McClimon Road to Bunny Road, the sounds and seasons of the town always brought her immense joy. From peep frogs to foilage, Preston forever had her heart and was always home.

Nancy dedicated her life to others, especially children. She commited 23 years to the Catholic Church at St. Catherine’s of Sienna as Pastoral Associate and Director of Faith Formation. Developing the faith of the town’s youth was her professional passion, and countless young people benefited from her guidance. Baptisms, first communions, and confirmations were all proud moments for Nancy, especially when she had the opportunity to see a child through each of their sacrements. The St. Catherine’s summer festival and 5k road race were annual events that Nancy would consistently have circled on her calendar.

The greatest happiness in Nancy’s life revolved around her family. Her husband, her boys, their wives, and her grandchildren were the light of her life. Trips to Sturbridge Village, Block Island, Colonial Williamsburg, Disney World, and Universal Studios, were all cherished memories. Closer to home, it was the times when her family was all together at the beach in Watch Hill, RI or sharing laughs over a plate of pasta and homemade sauce that brought the biggest smile to her face. Her boys knew exactly where on the chain linked fence to look during each Ledyard High School football game to find their fiercest fan. They also knew where their first hug would come from, no matter the finish on the field.

Almost 10 years ago, Nancy transitioned from Mom to Meme, a role she was born to fulfill. Although often physically apart from her grandchildren, her love could not have been closer. When together, her tender touch, tone, and embrace encircled her grandchildren with a warmth that could only come from Meme. Campbell, Sutton, Nora, and Garrett will always be blessed to have had the time they did with her, and although that time ended far too soon, their lives will always be marked by moments with Meme.

Nancy’s Visitation will be held at Church & Allen in Norwich, CT on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 from 3:00 – 7:00PM. Her Celebration of Life will be held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Norwich, CT on Thursday, March 25th at 10AM. The family requests memorials in her honor be provided to the food pantry and soup kitchen at St. Vincent de Paul Place in Norwich, CT. Donations can be made at https://www.svdpp.org/