Ann J. “Nancy” (Dempsey) Hanson, age 94, of Braintree, died peacefully, Monday, September 30, 2024 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, surrounded by her loving family.

Ann was born in Milton, to the late Gilbert and Katherine A. (Crehan) Dempsey. Raised and educated in Dorchester’s Saint Gregory Parish, she was a graduate of Saint Gregory High School, Class of 1948. She was a member of the first graduating class of Boston College’s School of Nursing in 1952 where she made many lasting friendships. She was a proud “Golden Eagle”. Nancy lived in Braintree for sixty-six years but had fond memories of her Saint Gregory days.

Nancy was a registered nurse and began her career working at the former Boston City Hospital for several years prior to her marriage and raising thirteen children. When she returned to the work force in 1973 after her husband Fred’s passing, she was employed for six years with the former Milton VNA before joining the staff at the former Mass Respiratory Hospital in Braintree from 1979 until her retirement in 1997.

She was a woman of faith, and was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Church in Weymouth and joyfully sang in the choir for fifty years. She loved music, playing the piano, and was a member of several choral groups.
Nancy was an avid knitter and was always involved in some type of project. She enjoyed traveling and had visited China, Russia, Europe, Alaska, and many other destinations.

Most of all, Nancy was devoted to her family, especially her cherished grandchildren, supporting all their many activities and accomplishments.

Beloved wife of the late Frederick W. Hanson Jr., D.M.D.

Devoted mother of Katherine M. Hanson of Braintree, Elizabeth A. Hanson of Quincy, Margaret E. Iverson and her husband Mark of Hanover, Francis X. Hanson and his wife Renee of Orefield, Pa., Patricia R. Hanson and her husband Mitchell Waters of Hanover, John L. Hanson of Randolph, Barbara J. Lynch and her husband Neil of Lake Forest, Ill., Thomas P. Hanson of Braintree, Regina M. Hanson of Belmont, Susan T. Hanson and her husband Christopher Morris of Belmont, and Julie F. Hanson, D.M.D. and her husband Eram Zaheer of Shrewsbury. She was also the mother of the late Frederick W. Hanson, who recently passed away on April 8, 2024, and the late Christopher J. Hanson, who recently passed away on September 11, 2024.

Loving grandmother of Taylor and Emily Hanson, Christian and Erik Iverson, Mary Waters, Kamran and Aidan Zaheer, twins Vivienne and Bennett Morris, Patrick, Daniel, and Matthew Lynch.

The last of three siblings, Nancy was predeceased by Gilbert O. Dempsey and his wife Nancy, Mary “Betty” Bulman and her husband Edward. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and their families.

Visiting hours will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Sacred Heart Church, 72 Washington Street, Weymouth, on Tuesday, October 8, from 4 – 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday, October 9, at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, 990 LaGrange Street, West Roxbury.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Nancy’s memory may be made to Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Matthew 25 Ministries, Food Pantry, 55 Commercial Street, Weymouth, MA 02188.