Howard Moore

Abbe made custom bracelets for people with chronic illnesses. She contacted me when I was diagnosed with Parkinson's more than a decade ago, offering to make one for me at no charge. It was a very sweet and generous gesture. Rest easy. 💜

Mary Elson (Carlson)

Abbe and I were friends since she came to Braeside in I think 4th grade. I just sent her a FB about a bracelet. Her cancer must have come back. Her business was sold. We had spoken before about bracelets, and on an Alz pt could not remove. No idea she was in Hospice. We had some good times-staying over at the S. Deerre Park place, and her birthday party, where their big room was set uup as a carnival with tickets. Mrs Sennett was so sweet. Abbe was bullied, I think, for whatever wealth they had. It made her feel bad. May her memory be a blessing.

Stephanie Franks (Sachs)

This week, I am heartbroken to share the passing of my dear friend, Abbe Sennet.t For 22 years, she faced a courageous battle against the long-term effects of radiation treatment she received for cancer. She endured her struggle with immense strength and resilience, never losing her will to fight, even as simple joys like eating and drinking became difficult. Though her absence leaves a void, I find comfort in knowing her fight is finally over and she is at peace. I will carry her memory with me always. Love you, Abbe.

Ellen Winters (Miller)

Abbe was so kind and always lovely.  She actually became better friends with my sister, Lois with whom I shared this sad news.  May her memory be a blessing and sending strength to those who are feeling her loss so deeply.

Ira Frost (Frost)

I am so so sorry to hear about her passing, who I knew since our days together at Braeside. Her Mom was my Mom's  mah jong partner and good friend for years, and to think, I lost my wonderful at 99 years just this summer. abbe will be greatly missed by those of us who knew her.  she was clearly sick for a long time, and may her memory be for a blessing.

Stuart Leviton

I did not have the pleasure of even saying "hello" to Abbe though she was a quiet presence in my life. I will forever remember Abbe's eyes in their calm, peaceful, intelligent and wise thoughtful presence.

I had always felt too much on the outside in Highland Park. and the snobbery and bullies and how it contrasted with my neighborhood sense of community on Chicago's South Shore.

Abbie's presence and the presence of many of those who have already written in began to show me, my problem was not with Highland Park. Nor with my peers. It was more like with my family which carried deep scars from our European experience. I figure that most American Jewish families had undergone some form of trauma but that most of the families had the emotional and spiritual resources to heal their trauma and move on. To those family's, I salute you.and to other families such as Laurie Dann's - I knew her brother back on the South Side, my heart is with you in your shattered dreams and love for life.

Abbee was a presence saying my understanding of Highland Park and even the bullies was mistaken. Ira Frost was another one showing decency and then there were others who I likely hurt in my bravura.

Reading of Abbee, and hearing the decency in everyone's voices tells me I was fortunate to have grown up among all of you in whom that spirit called Abbee also resides. Those are the Torah values I hold dear.

And course special praise for Abbie especially for the love she gave in her bracelet gifts. As I am sure all you know, the shoresh for Hebrew word for 'love' is 'hav' meaning to give, to show active caring for others. I praise Abbee's loving. And I note her suffering and her strength in loving life despite her suffering.

And I praise all of you who cary that spirit of love, kindness, compassion and many other qualities that was always in Abbee and yourselves.

P.s. Ira (and Bonnie Frost) i am sorry about the loss of your mother. As psalm 23 concludes, may only kindness and good pursue you the rest of your days.

Ellen Stollman (Lustig)

Abbe and I were close friends and neighbors in high school. We spent many hours hanging out and drawing together. She was a gifted artist and had such a sweet disposition. Her clear blue eyes made her radiant. I'm having a difficult time knowing that she is no longer with us. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.