Rosemary A. Bennett, 79, of Cadosia, NY, passed away at her home surrounded by her children and dedicated caregivers on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at home. She was born on May 6, 1943 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Raymond L. And Mary E. (Marvin) Shaffer. She married Alan R. Bennett on May 12, 1962 at St. Pauls Church, Hancock, NY, and he predeceased her on December 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, pizzeria, and assorted handicrafts. Rosemary was a very giving person acting as a caregiver for others, fostering dozens of foster 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. Rosemarys biggest accomplishments include passing on her teachings to the next generation; her faith, family values, and moral compass. Surviving are 5 children: Tim (Ginger Wegman), Theresa Beers, Bruce (Laurie), Valerie (Edward Hunter), and Linda (John Letosky); 9 grandchildren: Shaun, Jolene, Alyssa, Katelynn, Alexis, Megan (Nick Petriella), Rachel, Kylee, and Tomas; and 2 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 will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 11AM-1PM at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock, with a funeral mass at 1:30PM 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. SERVICES Calling Hours Friday, December 2, 2022 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel 29 EAST MAIN STREET HANCOCK, New York 13783 Mass Friday, December 2, 2022 1:30 PM St. Paul's Church 346 W. Main St Hancock, NY 13783