Arete (Elias) Hennessy of Franklin, Massachusetts, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, at the age of 81. Born in Lawrence, MA on June 26, 1943, she lived a full and meaningful life living for many years in Sterling and Franklin, MA.
We were blessed Arete was able to spend her final days surrounded by her family and able to share her love and be loved by everyone.
Arete was known for her generosity, whether volunteering at Milford Hospital years ago or in her later years working as a receptionist at a Senior Living facility. She absolutely adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her face would always light up when she had the opportunity to spend time just watching them play or being caught up on their latest life adventures. Arete was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who always put the needs of others before her own. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Arete is survived by her daughter Lori Devlin and her husband Frank of Pocasset MA, her granddaughter Kate Devlin of West Roxbury MA, her grandson Joseph Devlin and his wife Rebecca of Hingham MA, her great grandchildren Emma and John Rushton, Charlotte and Jack Devlin, and her siblings Peter Morin of Litchfield NH, Helen Nowatka of Torrence CA, Charlene Sweeden of Waxahachie TX, David Cutty Az, Donald Cutty CA. She was predeceased by her husband John Hennessy and her son Charles Kaminski.
The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St, Franklin, MA 02038