Ann C. Lane, 95, of Framingham and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Lillian (Spencer) and Phillip G. Mead. She was the beloved wife of 71 years to the late Arthur L. Lane.

Ann loved spending summers in Wareham at the beach surrounded by her family. An avid reader, she found joy in books and treasured the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her five children: Richard A. Lane of Nottingham, NH; James C. Lane and his wife, Kathleen, of Upton, MA; Paula Lane of Townsend, MA; Carolyn Freedman and her husband, David of Upton; and David Lane and his wife, Mary, also of Upton. Ann also leaves behind six grandchildren: Christine Rice, Patricia Dash, Robert Lane, Julie Aponte, Andrew Freedman, and Sara Freedman; as well as eight great-grandchildren: Troy, Kyle, Fiona, Girish, Logan, Matthew, Jack, and Ben. She was predeceased by her sister, Phyllis Piscopo, and her brother, Brigadier General James Mead.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 23rd, 10:30 am at Saint Cecilia’s Church, Ashland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc.