Ellen Marie (Edwards) Hendricks of Mashpee died May 19, in her home, at the age of 95.
She and her husband, Elmer Hendricks Sr., raised their three childrenâCarlton, Elmer (Butch) and Janeâin their home built by her father, Cyrus Edwards.
Born and raised in Mashpee, Ms. Hendricks had a deep love and devotion to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and for her faith. To her nieces and nephews, she was known as Aunt Dart because she was always darting around to be present for anyone who needed help or guidance.
Besides taking care of her family or anyone in need, she still found time to work outside the home; she did house-cleaning and drove children with special needs to school. Her passion was working at the Mashpee Wampanoag Museum as a tribal historian. She loved to share her history and knowledge with her tribal members and family.
Pandemic robbed relatives of visits, but not of memories
Wed., December 16, 2020
Jane and Norris Gronet with grandson Adam Skibbe and great-grandson Oz Skibbe at Dan & Debbie s Creamery in Ely. (Courtesy Gronert family)
In April, family members had a drive-by parade for Norris Gronert’s birthday since they couldn’t visit him in person during the pandemic. (Courtesy Gronert family)
Jane and Norris Gronert were high school sweethearts and were married while he was serving in the U.S. Navy. They would have celebrated their 70th anniversary next year. (Courtesy Gronert family)
Norris Gronert with five great-grandchildren at a Lions Club pancake breakfast in Toddville. (Courtesy Gronert family)