Ethel Kennedy devoted her life to supporting her husband’s political career and championing social causes after personal tragedies, while maintaining a bright outlook amid hardship.
Sustained by her strong Catholic faith, Ethel was seen as an incorrigibly cheerful widow who refused to let gloom overshadow the vibrancy of life at Hickory Hill.
Ethel utilized her passion for sport to keep her husband's legacy alive and raised funds for charities connected to the Robert Kennedy Foundation.
After the tragic loss of family members including her husband and children, Ethel continued to promote social causes, specifically as co-chair of the Coalition of Gun Control.
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