Nancy Lee Browning

BARRE-Nancy Lee Browning, affectionately known as “Mimi”, finished her calling here on earth and is now peacefully resting in the arms of the Lord. The world was blessed with the birth of Nancy Lee Twombly on August 29, 1938, in Wilmington, DE. Her parents Richard and Hannah Twombly lovingly raised Nancy and her two sisters Carol and Barbara. Nancy grew up in Bethesda, MD. She attended Immaculata High School, and graduated from Georgetown Visitation Junior College in 1958, under the Medical Secretarial Program. In third grade, Nancy invited lots of girls and one boy to her birthday party. Little did she know that boy, Perry, would become the love of her life. On June 11, 1960, Perry and Nancy married at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Bethesda. They would go on to create their family, sons Mark, Kevin, Brian, Sean and daughter Carol. Eventually they would make Barre, Vermont their home. When she wasn’t raising her children, she worked as a medical assistant and devoted her time and love volunteering in her children’s schools, her church and her community. She was fully involved in Booster Club, Meals on Wheels, Catholic Daughters, CCD, Garden Club and so much more. She even lit up downtown with the first Christmas tree lighting ceremony, in addition to lighting up the neighborhoods with her Christmas Luminaires. She made her kids drink a lot of Booth Brothers milk leading up to that. Nancy never did anything for the recognition, but her family sure was proud when she and Perry were named Citizens of the Year. Her presence was so big, as was her laughter. Everywhere she went, she left a mark. Everyone she met, she would touch their heart with a joke, a happy handshake ($20 bill) or her famous mini banana breads. After the kids were grown, Nancy and Perry traveled the world and visited far away places like China, Jordan, Kenya, New Zealand, Australia, Europe, United Kingdom, Ireland, and more. Nancy and Perry began splitting their time between Venice, Florida and Lyford Pond. Nancy brought her zest for life down south every winter, where she and Perry enjoyed gathering with wonderful friends, and creating endless memories. As much as Nancy loved Venice, she couldn’t wait to return to Vermont. She never missed an opportunity to see her grandkids sporting events with her game book and cow bell in hand. When at Lyford Pond her biggest highlights were raft rides on the water, cocktails at sunset and games, games, games with her family and especially her grandchildren. From Scrabble, to Cribbage, to Pitch, to Gin Rummy, to Backgammon, to Mahjong, to Fours and more. It is safe to say, Mimi never said no to a game! Her spirit will continue to shine brightly in all who were lucky enough to know and love her. Especially through her family: her forever devoted and loving husband, Perry. Her children; Mark and his wife Cindy of Barre, Kevin and his wife Rhonda of Newport, RI, Brian and his wife Tammy of Burlington, VT, Sean and his wife Ann of St. Albans, VT, Carol and her husband Greg of Walpole, NH. Her precious grandchildren Alicia, Markus, Kailen, Kevin Thomas (KT), Ian, Reed, Mae, Aaron, Aidan, Perry, Will and great granddaughter, Rosie May. Her sister Carol, husband Bob and her nieces Jen, Kris and nephew Ryan. Nancy will now be reunited with her mom, dad and sister, Barbara. There will be no calling hours A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Nancy’s life will be held at St. Monica Church in Barre, VT on Thursday August 29 at 11:00. Nancy loved her rosary and there will be a rosary prayer gathering at Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home at 10:00am for all those who wish to attend. Followed by a gathering of friends and family at the Elks Lodge, 10 Jefferson St, Barre, VT 05641 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. All are welcome. Here we can laugh, cry and share endless Mimi stories. . In loving memory of our sweet Mimi, donations can be made in her name to St. Jude or Make-A-Wish Foundation of Vermont. Arrangements are in the care of Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer Street in Barre.

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Nancy Lee Browning

August 29, 1938 - August 15, 2024