Ann R. Bresnahan, 86, of Framingham, passed into the arms of her beloved husband John, already in the care of the lord, on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. A Framingham resident for the past 3 years, and a prior resident of Holliston for 12 years, and Waltham for 30 years she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Morrissey) McHugo.

Through her life, she stayed active with many volunteer community services. Most recently include being a member of the Council on Aging in Holliston, a member of the Holliston Pantry shelf, and St. Mary’s Women’s Guild. She was a board member of the Resident’s Council of St. Patrick’s Manor.

She is survived by 1 son, John Bresnahan and his wife Karen of Grafton, 2 daughters, Susan Connerney and her husband Michael of Milford, Mary Sannella and her husband Michael of Westford, 2 sisters, Eleanor Phelan of Swampscott, and Margaret Hoar of Hull. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, Brian and his wife Kellie, Kevin, Maeve, Beth, Meghan, Michael, Matthew, and 1 great-granddaughter, Claire. She is pre-deceased by 2 sisters, Frances and Kay and 2 brothers Joseph and John McHugo.

Calling hours will take place on Thursday, August 21, from 4-7p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home, 854 Washington St. (Rt. 16), Holliston, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, at 9:30a.m. in the chapel at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham following a 1 hour visitation in the Chapel prior to the mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Patrick’s Manor, 863 Central St. Framingham, MA. 01701. Burial will follow in Mt. Feake Cemetery in Waltham.