MARIE ANNETTE LABRECQUE HENNESSY GITT, born November 11, 1925 (turning 100 years old on her last birthday), passed away peacefully in Boston, MA on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Marie was born in Springfield, MA to Albert LaBrecque and Normandine (LaMontagne) LaBrecque. She was one of five children, predeceased by her siblings Dorothy, Pauline, Raymond, and Lorraine.
Marie married twice—first to Charles Hennessey, and later to Cletis Gitt, both of whom held important places in her life. She was the devoted mother of Patricia Devlin, Rita Cogswell, Cheryl Hamm, and Charles (“Chucky”) Hennessy. She was blessed with nine grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, and nine great-great grandchildren — each one deeply cherished.
Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She treasured her time spent in California, nurtured lifelong friendships, and carried an enduring passion for life. Family was everything to her.
She will be remembered for her strength, compassion and overall love of life.
She was proud of her Savin Hill, Dorchester roots and loved her time living in Salem MA, especially the Salem Willows. She loved music and dancing. She had a strong connection to her faith. She was the matriarch of our family and always was there to listen and provide guidance. She will be deeply missed.
Visiting Hours will be held at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA. on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 3-6pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Theresa of Avila Church on Monday, March 9, at 10am. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.
Marie married twice—first to Charles Hennessey, and later to Cletis Gitt, both of whom held important places in her life. She was the devoted mother of Patricia Devlin, Rita Cogswell, Cheryl Hamm, and Charles (“Chucky”) Hennessy. She was blessed with nine grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, and nine great-great grandchildren — each one deeply cherished.
Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She treasured her time spent in California, nurtured lifelong friendships, and carried an enduring passion for life. Family was everything to her.
She will be remembered for her strength, compassion and overall love of life.
She was proud of her Savin Hill, Dorchester roots and loved her time living in Salem MA, especially the Salem Willows. She loved music and dancing. She had a strong connection to her faith. She was the matriarch of our family and always was there to listen and provide guidance. She will be deeply missed.
Visiting Hours will be held at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA. on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 3-6pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Theresa of Avila Church on Monday, March 9, at 10am. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.
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