Barbara Ann Dennis, 87, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. She was born on Aug. 21, 1934, in Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter of the late Josiah and Carolyn (Hammer) Foote.
Barbara put her college plans and career on hold while her and her husband, Les, raised their family in Waldwick, N.J. When her children were in high school, Barbara went back to work full time while taking night classes to finish her college degree. She received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Ramapo College in Mahwah, N.J. Barbara was then employed by United Brands and a replacement window company.
Barbara was an avid reader, and she loved the beach, skiing and traveling. She also loved spending time with her family and her poodle.
Upon retiring, Barbara and Les moved to East Atlantic Beach, N.Y., where they enjoyed many happy years and made wonderful family memories. In 2008, Barbara moved to Morgantown, to live out her remaining years.
She is survived by her children: Richard Dennis and wife Bettina, Neil Dennis and wife Teresa, Dan Dennis and wife Janet and Lynn Taylor and husband, Don; grandchildren: Cory, Julie, Michelle, Alex, Tristan, Matthew, Dylan, Liam, Luke and Mackenzie; and great-grandson, Jacob.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie G. Dennis, and brothers, Robert Foote and Monroe Chadeayne.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202.
Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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