Ann Austin MacGregor
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Ann Austin MacGregor, 93, of Sarasota and a former resident of Wellesley, Massachusetts, died Wednesday morning, December 23, 2020 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. MacGregor was born in Worcester MA on February 28, 1927, the daughter of Elvira (Goulson) Austin and Francis M. Austin. She was a graduate of Classical High School in Springfield, MA and The College of New Rochelle, graduating with honors in 1948.
She was a loving wife and mother who created a gracious and beautifully decorated home for her family. She enjoyed the many years she worked part time at John Douglas in Wellesley, MA, often kidding that she spent her entire paycheck buying beautiful clothes for the family.
She was an avid tennis player and created many beautiful needlepoint pieces. She was a true Lilly Pulitzer girl and loved shopping as well as a chilled glass of Chardonnay. She loved the Scottish terriers she shared many years with and was a true dog lover.
Ann was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Morse MacGregor, Jr. with whom she spent 62 wonderful years of marriage. They traveled the world together on tours and cruises and enjoyed a wonderful life in Sarasota where they moved in January 1990 upon Fred's retirement. They loved the Florida lifestyle where they had numerous friends and made many happy memories.
Ann leaves her beloved daughter, Sandra O'Brien and her husband John of Lynn, Mass.; her daughter-in-law, Anna MacGregor of Pittsburgh; and two loving granddaughters, Ashley Elizabeth O'Brien and Alexis MacGregor. She also leaves her brother, Francis M. Austin, Jr. and his wife, Dr. Virginia Weldon Austin of St. Louis, MO.
She was predeceased by her son, Frederick (Greg) Morse MacGregor, III.
Graveside committal Rites and burial will be conducted in the Austin family lot in Saint Michael's Parish Cemetery in Brattleboro, VT. Services will be private due to COVID-19 restrictions.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. MacGregor's name to the Sloan Kettering Memorial Cancer Center, PO Box 27106, New York, NY 10087-7106.
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