Ann M.Nicholson age 71 of Stoughton, formerly of Canton passed away May 8th at the Highgate Manor in Dedham. Born and raised in Boston, she graduated from Arch Bishop Williams High School in Braintree. She previously worked as a Receptionist at Blue Hills Regional High School in Canton and worked also at the Rectory of St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton. She lived in Canton for over 30 years and was Past President of the Canton Catholic Women’s Club. Loving mother of Judi Nicholson Bernardi & her husband Raymond of Antrim, NH, Ann-Marie Monaghan & her husband Brendan of Stoughton & Robert Nicholson of E. Taunton. Sister of Mary Harding of Canton. Also survived by her former husband Robert Nicholson of E. Taunton and grandchildren Justin & Rebecca Bernardi & Declan Monaghan. Visting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9. Funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Thursday at 12 noon. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Parkinson’s Disease Assn. 720 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02118-2371.