Nancy Ann Eldredge, 72, of Natick, passed away peacefully, Friday, Oct. 16th at the Metrowest Medical Center in Natick. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Marion (Whittemore) Kittredge, and wife to Gerald W. Eldredge Sr. They were married 52 years. A graduate of Mr. Auburn Hospital School of Nursing, Mrs. Eldredge worked for various doctor's offices and at Framingham Union Hospital before moving to Natick and joining the nursing staff at Leonard Morse Hospital in the Emergency Room and Pediatrics for over 25 years, retiring in 1994. She loved the Red Sox and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, Josh and Jenna and her grand-dog, Toby. She and her husband Jerry spent many early years going on cruises to the Bahamas and traveling to Hawaii and Las Vegas. In addition to her husband and grandchildren, she is survived by two children; Hope Eldredge of Natick and Gerald W. Eldredge Jr. and his wife Deanna of Natick; one brother, Roland K. Kittredge, Jr. and wife Sandra of Framingham; one sister, Faye DeSaulnier and husband Francis of Shrewsbury; one sister-in-law, Bette Alves of Woonsocket, RI; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Oct. 22nd at 10:00am in Edgell Grove Cemetery in Framingham. There are no calling hours. Donations may be made to the Framingham Heart Study, 73 Mt. Wayte Ave. Ste. 2; Framingham, MA 01702