Rosemary A. Bennett, 79, of Cadosia, passed away at her home surrounded by her children and dedicated caregivers Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 at home. She was born May 6, 1943 in Hancock, the daughter of Raymond L. and Mary E. (Marvin) Shaffer. She married Alan R. Bennett May 12, 1962 at St. Paul’s Church, Hancock. He predeceased her Dec. 9, 2021.
Rosemary was a tough, organized lady. She pursued many endeavors and hobbies over the years: fitness, concrete garden statues, haunted house, music/piano, farming, gardening, a pizzeria, and assorted handicrafts. Rosemary was a very giving person, acting as a caregiver for others, fostering dozens of children and babysitting for her grandchildren over the years and partaking in whatever shenanigans they talked her into. Cooking was one of her strengths. She mastered every holiday meal for the clan. Rosemary’s biggest accomplishments include passing on her teachings to the next generation; her faith, family values, and moral compass.
Surviving are five children: Tim (Ginger Wegman), Theresa Beers, Bruce (Laurie), Valerie (Edward Hunter), and Linda (John Letosky); nine grandchildren: Shaun, Jolene, Alyssa, Katelynn, Alexis, Megan (Nick Petriella), Rachel, Kylee and Tomas; and two great-grandchildren, Jaylin and Kirra. She is also survived by siblings Edith, Richard, Helen, Stephen and Howard; and many nieces and nephews.
Rosemary was predeceased by her brother Leon; sister Nancy; and son-in-law George Beers.
Calling hours were held Friday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock, with a funeral mass at 1:30 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Hancock. Interment will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Hancock
Donations may be made to Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Rd., Suite 1, Oneonta, NY 13820.
Arrangements by Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock.
