Mrs Doris M Henningsen

July 12, 1930 - March 5, 2018

Doris M. Henningsen, 87, of Lenox died Monday, March 5th at Berkshire Medical Center surrounded by her family. Doris was born on July 12, 1930 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late William and Alice Brace Doyle. She attended local schools and was a 1948 graduate of Jersey City High School. Mrs. Henningsen was a home maker and also worked in the cafeteria at Center School for many years. She and her husband, Mr. Bernard H. “Dutch” Henningsen were married on February 23, 1952 in Jersey City, NJ., died on November 1, 2011. She enjoyed spending time with and cooking for her family and friends. Doris was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church. Doris is survived by her son; William B. Henningsen and his wife, Lisa of Lenox, grandchildren; Pam Powell (Derek) of Pittsfield, Leon W. McCluskey (Ashley) of Lenox, great-grandchildren; Xavier, Austin, Zabion, Cameron, Justice, Raelyn, and Titan, her sister; Lorraine Hickey of Rutherford, NJ., her brother in law, Henry Henningsen of Temecula, CA., niece; Arlene Henningsen of Temecula, CA., and nephews; Kenneth and Daniel Hickey, both of NJ., and her grand-dog, Amy. Besides her husband and parents, Mrs. Henningsen is predeceased by her brother in law; Kenneth Hickey, and sister in law Elaine Henningsen. The funeral of Mrs. Doris Marie Henningsen of Lenox will be Saturday, March 11, 2018 at 9:00am from the ROCHE FUNERAL HOME in Lenox followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00am at St. Ann’s Church in Lenox with Monsignor John Bonzagni, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Ann’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Doris’ memory may be made to Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter in care of the funeral home, 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240. Doris’ family will always be grateful for the wonderful care she received at Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center in Lenox and the 4th floor at BMC.