Ellen Marie (Edwards) Hendricks of Mashpee died May 19, in her home, at the age of 95.
She and her husband, Elmer Hendricks Sr., raised their three childrenâCarlton, Elmer (Butch) and Janeâin their home built by her father, Cyrus Edwards.
Born and raised in Mashpee, Ms. Hendricks had a deep love and devotion to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and for her faith. To her nieces and nephews, she was known as Aunt Dart because she was always darting around to be present for anyone who needed help or guidance.
Besides taking care of her family or anyone in need, she still found time to work outside the home; she did house-cleaning and drove children with special needs to school. Her passion was working at the Mashpee Wampanoag Museum as a tribal historian. She loved to share her history and knowledge with her tribal members and family.
A jury trial for the former chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, Cedric Cromwell, and a Rhode Island architect, David DeQuattro, who both face bribery charges, will commence on September 7 at 9 AM.
Jury selection for the trial, which will be held before Judge Douglas P. Woodlock in US District Court in Boston, will begin on August 30, according to court documents. A final pretrial conference will be held with Judge Woodlock on August 19.
Mr. Cromwell was removed from his post as chairman after he was indicted last November for his alleged role in a bribery scheme involving the tribeâs plans to build a casino in Taunton. He is accused of conspiring with Mr. DeQuattro, who owns an architecture firm that the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Gaming Authority contracted with to construct the casino. As chairman, Mr. Cromwell was also president of the gaming authority.
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