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Betsy Henning Obituary

Of Boston, on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. Beloved wife of John Henning. Loving mother of Matthew W. Henning and his wife Nicole of Winchester and Gregory David Henning of Boston. Cherished grandmother of Tristan, Nicholas and Campbell Ashley. Dear sister of Susan Grace Cohen of New York City, NY. Memorial Service at Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard St., BROOKLINE on Friday, April 25 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Medical Education & Research Fund, c/o Dr. Jerry Younger, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 23, 2008.

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Allan Ciccone

May 2, 2008

My condolences to the Henning Family.

Donna Horrigan

April 27, 2008

John, 5 minutes after I met you and your Betsy at the Cape - through Lena McCarthy - Betsy invited me to stay at your home. I have learned this was typical of Betsy's warm hospitable nature. We have met at numerous McCarthy family functions since then, and it was always a pleasure to be in the company of Betsy and you. Sincere condolences to you and your family.

Marilyn Crowley

April 27, 2008

Dear John and family,
Only met Betsy once but will never forget her zest for music and dancing. My sincerest sympathies and prayers.

Arlene Constant/Grossman

April 26, 2008

To the Henning family, I went to High School with Betsy and met you, John, at one of our reunions. We all who knew her are saddened by your loss. My condolences

Frank and Louise Kelley

April 25, 2008

Dear John and Family - Betsy's spirit and zest for life was something to be emulated. She had enormous courage and never quit! Her generosity knew no bounds. Friends that you can just pop in to see without first calling are very rare. My friends, Jim and Lena McCarthy, enjoyed many years of that unique friendship with you, Betsy, and the boys. And I, personally, was glad to have met you and Betsy on different occasions. My husband Frank and I send our deepest sympathies and prayers to all the family.

Kay and Leo Eldredge

April 24, 2008

Dear John and family,
Although Betsy was a friend for only a few years, we were amazed by her courage and grace under the most difficult circumstances. The Calusa Club family will always be grateful to have known and loved Betsy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,

MAUREEN & JOHN SOEHLE

April 23, 2008

To John, Susan and Family:
We're so sorry to hear about Betsy. Please accept our sincere sympathy.

Angela MCarthy

April 23, 2008

Dear John and Family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Betsy was truly one of a kind- the best hostess and one of the most thoughtful, kind and considerate women we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. We are saddened by your loss but will forever keep warm Cape Cod memories alive in our hearts.
Love-
Michael, Angela, Colin and Shane McCarthy

Denise and Ken McDonald

April 23, 2008

Dear John and Family,
Our hearts are broken upon hearing of your loss. Betsy was a very special person to all who knew her. John, our sincere sympathy and condolences to you and family.
She will be greatly missed.

Love,
Denise and Ken
(Ottawa)

Bill & Nancy Elberfeld

April 23, 2008

John our prayers are with you, Betsy and the boys.

Jane Pimental

April 23, 2008

My sincere sympathy.

Sarah Puglia O'Brien

April 23, 2008

Greg & Family: I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Betsy. My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you at this difficult time.

Mark Bell

April 23, 2008

John Henning is one of the finest man I've met in my life, and while I never had the honor of meeting his "Ms." I bet she was a wonderful partner, wife, and mother. I am saddened by the deep loss to my friend John, and the families Betsy, no doubt, loved and enlightened.

JOHN & MARJORIE REARDON

April 23, 2008

DEAR JOHN:OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES ARE SENT YOU AND THE FAMILY ON YOUR LOSS OF BELOVED BETSY. WHILE WE KNEW HER ONLY BRIEFLY,SHE ADDED MUCH JOY TO THE "CALUSA FAMILY" IN NAPLES AND HER COURAGE AND TENACITY WAS ADMIRED BY ALL WHO CAME TO KNOW AND LOVE HER.
SINCERELY,

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