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ELEANOR HYNOTE Obituary

Hynote, Dr. Eleanor D. (DiMento) Of Napa, California, formerly of Brookline, Massachusetts, December 17, 2013, age 56. Ellie is survived by her husband, Robert "Randy" A. Hynote of Napa; daughters, Caroline J., Julia A. and Olivia A. Hynote all of Napa; parents, Francis J. and Rita A. (Freda) DiMento of Brookline; sister, Melissa Lang of Brighton and Boca Raton, Florida; brothers, Vincent "Jim" J. DiMento and his wife Jane of Westwood; Francis J. DiMento, Jr. and his wife Dale of West Roxbury; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and caring friends. Ellie graduated from Brookline High School, Vassar College and University of California Irvine, School of Medicine. She enjoyed snow skiing, travel, the beach at Nantasket and Martha's Vineyard and, most of all, her family. Ellie devoted her professional life to the practice of medicine from which she received great gratification. She was admired and well respected by all of her colleagues and patients. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Lawrence Church , 774 Boylston Street (Rte. 9 East), Brookline, on Saturday, June 14 at 11 a.m. Family and friends will honor and remember Ellie's life at Moseley's on the Charles, 50 Bridge Street, Dedham after the services. Memories and notes of sympathy may be shared at www.claffeyandrota.com. Donations in Ellie's memory can be made to a charity dedicated to infectious disease research.

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Published by Daily Breeze from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6, 2014.

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Noelle Rilleau

June 16, 2025

I went to Brookline High School with Ellie. I thought she was just another pretty girl, but look at what she went on to accomplish. I suffered from Lyme disease for years, and the article she published in 2012 was breakthrough. She contributed greatly while she was here. What a legacy she left.

Maureen

July 30, 2023

Dear Hynote family,
Your mother, Ellie, were friend together in medical school. I still think of her with great admiration and love.
Sincerely, Maureen

Sue-Ann solomon

July 23, 2014

My neighbor and friend growing up. So sorry to hear of your passing. We had fun on hyslop road. My thoughts go out to your family. May the wonderful memories of laughter and smiles give your family the strength through this difficult time.

June 12, 2014

Thank you, Caroline. Joyce McMahon

Steven Marcus

June 11, 2014

Thoughts and prayers for Ellie. My heart goes out to the entire family.

melinda Freda

June 11, 2014

Thank you Caroline, this is really special and just what we needed. Every picture is reminding us of her brilliant smile and the love she felt for her family and her beautiful baby girls. xox

Stacey Urdang

June 11, 2014

Caroline. Thank you.

June 11, 2014

Dear Dimneto family
We are so sorry for your loss. She is an amazing person. Much love to you all . Ken and Lu Cohen

Richard Close

June 10, 2014

Ellie was my 1 st crush in 8th. Grade took her to the redsox game I think she felt bad for me as I was fat and always picked on I will always remember her for her kindness despite it all I turned out okay
Ellie miss you
Richard Close
Boca Raton Fl

Eric Brown

June 10, 2014

Caroline, thank you for the beautiful video.

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