Obituary of Agnes E. Rymill

Agnes E. (Fenton) Rymill, “Honey” of Billerica MA formerly of Somerville, MA, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025, at 89 years old.

Honey, born September 28, 1935, was the daughter of the late Harry P Fenton, Sr. and Agnes N. (Healey). Born and raised in Cambridge she attended St. Paul’s School and St. John’s High School.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years Alfred W. Rymill Sr. of Billerica, MA and her 4 children, A. William Rymill Jr. and his wife Jennifer of Billerica, MA, Gerard J. Rymill and his wife Elizabeth of North Reading, MA, Eileen A. Carroll and her husband Richard of Billerica, MA, and MaryAnne F. Amenkowicz and her husband Phillip of Billerica, MA.

Proud Nana of A. William Rymill, III and his wife Jennifer, Alexander W. Rymill and his wife Lauren, Shannon A. Carroll, Jocelyn A. Topping (Rymill) and her late husband Christopher, Declan J. Rymill, Christina B. Carroll, Ainsley E. Rymill, Brody W. Amenkowicz, and Cameron P. Amenkowicz.

Cherished Great Nana of Nolan C. Topping, Jackson R. Rymill, Wyatt A. Rymill, Morgan P. Rymill, and Wrenly Agnes Rymill.

Honey was a devoted Catholic. She was very involved in her kids’ elementary school, Immaculate Conception in North Cambridge, MA. She volunteered as a lunch mother, field trip chaperone and PTA Board Member. She was also a member of the Ladies Sodality. She could always be counted on to run the bake sale, the snack bar at the Christmas Bazar and to help plan fundraisers. Although her family was her career she held many positions, her most memorable being the French Shriner shoe factory in Boston, MA. She enjoyed her life despite being disabled for the latter half. She loved her summers on the Cape at Peter’s Pond Park with her family, listening to Irish music on Saturday mornings, reading, puzzles, playing cards, watching Wheel of Fortune followed by Jeopardy, police TV shows, and the Red Sox and Bruins.

She traveled frequently visiting, Toronto and Cooperstown, England, Ireland, Scotland, Hawaii, Aruba, Florida, the White Mountains, and of course the Cape.

Honey will always be remembered for her Irish sense of humor and her silly superstitions. She would say “God Bless” whenever a family member left the house and “Never say goodbye, say so long…”

Memorial visitation will be held, Friday, February 21, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, in the Burns Funeral Home, 354 Boston Rd., (Rt. 3A), Billerica. Followed by a prayer service at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited.

In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.