Nancy T. (O'Hara) Regan

Nancy T. (O'Hara) Regan obituary

Nancy T. (O'Hara) Regan

Nancy Regan Obituary

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Nancy T. (O'Hara) Regan, a resident of North Andover and formerly longtime of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at Lawrence General Hospital on Sunday, November 5, 2017, at age 82. Nancy was born in Cambridge, one of four children of the late Melania (Ford) and Francis J. O'Hara. She was raised in Belmont where she graduated from Belmont High School. Nancy matriculated to Boston College where she received her BA and was a proud member of the first graduating class that included women in the School of Education. Married to Francis A. Regan on October 11, 1958, they lived in Reading for several years before moving to Wakefield to raise a family of six children. A family woman first and foremost, Nancy was a dedicated mother. She was always very involved with her children's lives as a member of the Greenwood PTO, CCD teacher, volunteer for the Scouts, and supported all their sports teams. Nancy was also a woman with deep faith. She was a parishioner of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish for over 45 years and kept her faith close to her heart. In her free time, she loved cooking, gardening, and shopping, hopefully for a bargain. Nancy loved summertime spent on Newfound Lake in New Hampshire for over 30 years. She also had a fondness for the beaches of Cape Cod and Duxbury where family vacations were held for many years. Nancy was a loving, sociable woman who treated everyone with fairness and respect. Affable and warm, Nancy had the ability to maintain many longtime friendships from throughout her life. Above all, Nancy's proudest achievement was her family. She served as a great source of knowledge, support and guidance for each of her children, and grandchildren. The family values, strength of character and unconditional kindness that she instilled in her family will continue on as her legacy. She will be missed, but always lovingly remembered. Nancy was the beloved wife of Francis A. Regan with whom she shared nearly 60 years of marriage. Devoted mother of Paul Regan of Bristol, NH, Jack Regan and his wife Sue of N. Reading, Tom Regan and his wife Heather of Brookfield, Bob Regan and his wife Christine of Wilmington, Kathy Jackson and her husband Brian of Commerce City, CO, and Dan Regan and his wife Mary of Plaistow, NH. Dear sister of Margaret Delaney of Fairfax, VA, and the late Frank O'Hara, Jr., and Polly Harris. Loving "Shana" to Jared, Sam, Mary, Meg, Alison, Nathan, Sarah, Rebecca, Andrew, Kathryn, Abigail, Brady, and Jeremiah. Relatives and friends will gather in honor and remembrance of Nancy during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 4-8pm, and again on Friday at 10am before leaving in procession to Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St., Wakefield for her Funeral Mass celebrated at 11am. Gifts in Nancy's memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., #2, Norwood, MA 02062.

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October 31, 2020

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January 6, 2018

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November 9, 2017

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Marge Callahan

October 31, 2020

Nancy, dear BC classmate, so warm and friendly with never a negative word. She was devoted to her faith, her family and friends. Rest In Peace good and faithful friend

Lorraine Pello

January 6, 2018

Dear sister Kathy, I'm praying for you and your family at this most difficult time. The loss of a parent is very hard. I pray that God's promise of eternal life for his faithful will help to console you. It's almost been a year since I lost my dad so my heart goes out to you in a very special way. May Christ's Peace be with you all

November 9, 2017

Frank and family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Nancy. Such wonderful memories of Tennyson Road and what wonderful neighbors we had. My fondest memory is Nancy tutoring me in grade school and our visits to Aunt Polly. May you hold dear all your memories to get you through this most difficult time. Love to the family from Meredith and Anne Bowes.

Elaine Bresnahan

November 9, 2017

Good-bye dear friend! "Now and then"has been our fabulous gift thanks to BC. I feel really blessed to have you in my life.

Joe Zakiewicz

November 9, 2017

So sorry for the loss of your mother. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Marge Callahan

November 9, 2017

Frank and Family,

Nancy was my BC classmate and lifelong friend. I have so many wonderful memories with Nancy, especially our get togethers with the Now and Then Club. Nancy was always the same, cheerful, supportive and a joy to be with. She was always interested in hearing about your life and how you were doing. I'm sure she brought those same qualities to her large family to whom she was devoted. She was a good woman. indeed ,and will be missed. May she rest in peace.

John Cote

November 9, 2017

Prayers to the Regan family

Bob Lanciani

November 8, 2017

Frank....very sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. Although I haven't known you too long and never had the pleasure of meeting Nancy I can tell from the pictures that you had a beautiful and loving life together. My sincerest sympathy to you and your beautiful family.

gary cobuzzi

November 7, 2017

So very sorry to Frank and his family,as i looked through the pictures of your lives together,i can appreciate the love and the memories that you and your family shared together,,GOD is with Nancy,and with you Frank and your family

Jim Cortese

November 7, 2017

To Frank and the Regan Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Diana &Jim Cortese

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