Frances G. Rooney

Frances G. Rooney, 89, of Denver, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Chittenden, Vermont, Frances was the oldest child of nine to Dexter and Maude (Gardner) Bassett. She was the loving wife to Daniel L. Rooney Jr. until his passing in December of 2012.

Frances was a beautiful soul who was an excellent cook, known for her annual Saint Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage dinners at the Post 50 American Legion in Castleton. Frances served as past President of the Post 50 Ladies Auxiliary. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she delighted in spoiling them. Frances was a true “Vermonter” at heart. She spent the last several years of her life living in Pennsylvania but never lost her love for all things Vermont. Her caring heart will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Frances is survived by three children, Shelley (Philip) Getz of Denver, PA, Rick (Carol) Mallory of Columbia Falls, MT, & Patrick (Dana) Rooney of Brookville, PA; three grandchildren Abby, Alice, and Daniel; six step-grandchildren Anitra, Kiley, Jenna, Karey, Ariel and Christopher; and four siblings, Betty Vennel of Arizona, Joyce DePastino of Connecticut, Shirley Pribson of Connecticut, and Albert Bassett of New Hampshire; and several nieces and nephews. Along with her husband, Frances is predeceased by four siblings, Robert Bassett, Charles Bassett, Donald Bassett, and Gloria Roy.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in memory of Frances Rooney to Crippen Fellows American Legion Post 50 Ladies Auxiliary, 378 Route 4A W, Castleton, VT 05735

Services will be held at a later date in Vermont under the care of Durfee Funeral Home in Fair Haven, Vermont.

Arrangements by Good Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, Inc. in Reamstown, Pennsylvania.