Brenda Catherine Glidden, 79, of Framingham and former longtime resident of Ashland, passed away Wednesday September 28 th with her family by her side. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Edith (Donati) Nardini and the beloved wife of Russell Glidden for 59 years. Brenda worked as a legal secretary for Hargraves, Karb, Wilcox, and Galvani for 27 years and later in the Guidance Department of Ashland High School. After her retirement, she volunteered at Metro West Medical Center.