Eleanor B. (Hynes) Bennett, age 94, of Quincy, died Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Ellie, as she was known, was born and raised in Tuam, County Galway, Ireland. She immigrated to the United States in her early 20s. She settled in Roslindale and lived across the street from her sister Rose and her family. It was there that she raised her son Michael surrounded by his cousins and many neighborhood friends.

Ellie worked for the Registry of Motor Vehicles and the Massachusetts Highway Department for many years as a computer analyst. While working, she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the former Lowell Technological Institute.

Ellie moved to Quincy from Roslindale and lived there for the past forty-five years. She enjoyed her home and delighted in living in the same building as her sister Rose and her brother-in-law Bob Kelly. She loved her family time, especially holidays, and regular visits from her niece Charlene and nephews Bobby and Mark.

Ellie enjoyed playing tennis and golf and reading. She liked to bake and visit with friends. Ellie always had a kind word and smile on her face. Later in life when Ellie was not playing golf or tennis, she was always watching the matches on TV! Ellie thoroughly enjoyed her time at the Kelly family home in West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard.

Devoted mother of the late Michael J. Bennett, Jr.

Beloved daughter of the late John and Kate (Reilly) Hynes.

The last of five siblings, she was predeceased by Jean French, Tom Hynes, Kathleen Costello, and Rose Kelly.

Loving aunt of Robert Kelly, Mark Kelly, Charlene Kelly, Mary Costello, Rose Murphy, Martina Moran, Imelda Costello, and Michael Costello who will always remember her kindheartedness and compassion and ever-present loving smile.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School Street, Quincy, on Saturday, August 22, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visitation will be held prior to the Mass at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, West Quincy.