DELHI - Shirley "Marnie" Frandsen, daughter of the late Millard and Sadie Allen of Delhi, died on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, from complications of ALS.

She graduated from Delaware Academy with the Class of 1951. Shirley was a stay-at-home mom, raising her three daughters. In the fall of 1979, she entered Delhi Tech's nursing program, graduating with honors in 1980 and became a NYS licensed practical nurse. She was employed by the former Countryside Care Center in Delhi for 18 years.

Shirley was active in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Bloomville, Delhi Senior Social Club, Red Hat Ladies and a knitting group. She was also a former member of the Delaware River Stage Company, and played, "Doris," in many Christmas shows at the Walton Theatre.

Besides her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her daughters, Elisabeth and Deborah Armstrong; a brother, Merlyn Allen; and a son-in-law, Larry Smith.

She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Jacques of Delhi and Amy (David) Caviello of Rosendale; grandsons, Scott (Jamie) Smith of Delhi, Derek (Kim) Smith of Delhi and Alexander Coviello of Rosendale; three great-granddaughters, Paisley, Piper and Sadie Smith; sister, Alice Meres of Sebring, Florida; brother, Jack (Gayle) Allen of Walton; and son-in-law, Dan Jacques. She leaves behind many loving friends and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on the family from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27, at Hall & Peet Funeral Home, 134 Main St., Delhi. The Episcopal Burial office and Holy Eucharist will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, at St. Paul's Church, River Street, Bloomville, with the Rev. Laura Miller, Deacon Vicar, officiant. Final Commendation and Burial will follow at the family plot in Woodland Cemetery, Delhi.

Memorial contributions may be made to The ARC of Delaware County, 34570 State Highway 10, Suite 1, Walton, NY 13856, or to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 742, Bloomville, NY 13739.

Please visit www.hallandpeet.com to share a condolence or story with the family.