Nanette was a long-term member and Director of the Hopkinton Historical Society where she served as Editor/writer for their newsletter. Nanette was a member from childhood in St. Andrews Episcopal Church of Framingham. Later she relocated to Hopkinton and joined St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Hopkinton where she served in many fundraisers, including two High Teas. She also served as a member of the Vestry as their clerk for four years.

Nanette is a graduate of Algonquin Regional High School which she attended from 1960 to 1964. While there she participated in the Yearbook Committee; as Editor of Sachem, the Literary Magazine; and wrote book reviews for the school newspaper. Nanette is also a graduate of Worcester State College, BA in English and Education, which she attended from 1964 to 1968. While there, she received the Esther C. Averill Scholarship for Creative Writing in her Senior year. She also attended the University of Denver in 1974 earning her Masters in Librarianship; she qualified for a certificate in School Librarianship within the State of Massachusetts. In addition, she enrolled in many classes in business at the Northeastern Extension in Framingham. She also excelled in creative activities, like cooking and sewing, attending evening courses at Assabet and Keefe Tech like quilting and watercolor design.

Nanette realized a life-long dream by publishing a book in 2022, "Secret Letters to my Psychiatrist."

Nanette worked as a Librarian for American Optical Company at their Framingham Facility, at Quinsigamond Community College as Evening Division Librarian, and as a Professional librarian at Worcester State Hospital where she was recognized as a Professional Librarian by the Governor of Massachusetts. She also held administrative positions at various local businesses. Her last position was at Home Instead, a caregiver position helping seniors.

She leaves behind her brother and sister-in-law, Frank William Kenrick and Jill Kenrick of Uxbridge, MA. She also leaves behind her steadfast friends Heather Marco and her loving family of Hudson, MA; her confidante and cousin Pam Smith Holman of Norton, MA; her supporter Nanci Valentino of Plymouth, MA.  Also, her cousin Amber Bell, and her cousin Sharon Termini of Florida; her cousin Kathie Milone; and all her Milone cousins from Milwaukee, WI.

With respect she leaves behind her two doctors who served as mentors and dedicated many faithful hours-Patrick Guadiz, MD and Jeffrey Goldbarg, MD.

A Funeral Service will be held for Nan on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:00AM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 61 Wood Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748. Burial will follow at Southborough Rural Cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road, Southborough, MA 01772.