Janet Inez Hennigan

JANET INEZ (CARTER) HENNIGAN
TRENTON – Janet Inez Hennigan (aka Nana to all those who knew her), 83, passed away unexpectedly in her home on April 24, 2025. She was born on October 26, 1941, at home in Bar Harbor, the daughter of Maurice E. and Virginia A. Carter.
Janet graduated from Bar Harbor High School, class of 1959. Following graduation, she attended Radiology school in Boston. She spent her career as a CNA in both Maine and Massachusetts. She later married Ted Hennigan, and they had 5 children together. She was a member of the Red Hat Society for many years.
Janet is survived by her five children - Barbara of Trenton & N.C.; Ted and wife Trina of N.C.; Brian and wife Robin of Ellsworth; Mark and wife Pauline of Eddington and Kim Murphy of Bar Harbor; two sisters, Jean Harrington of Sunrise, FL; Lois Hennigan of Trenton; 6 grandchildren, Zach, Shaylene, Ashley and husband Richie, Lexi Vanzura and her husband Dane, Kendra, Brittany and husband Johnny; 9 great grandchildren, Sophie, Taylor, Madisyn, Ryker, Ellie, Kayzleigh, Tucker, Peyton and Raegan. She was predeceased by her parents, brother, Alden Carter, and grandson James Freedman.
A remembrance was held at Rocky Pond camp, which was her favorite place to gather with family. A celebration of life was held at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth on April 29, 2025. Janet loved her family fiercely and cherished times when all her children and family were together.
A private burial will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com