Cooperstown, NY - Polly Renckens passed away peacefully June 2, surrounded by her loving children. She was 81.

Born in Syracuse, Polly was the third of four children of Helen and Ray Parrott. A graduate of SUNY Fredonia and Syracuse University's Maxwell School, she met and married the love of her life, Jim Renckens. Together they raised three children and built community wherever they lived—from running the Hickory Grove Inn in Cooperstown to founding cherished institutions like the Cooperstown Farmers' Market.

Polly led with heart, creativity, and service. She was executive director of both Otsego 2000 and the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, where she championed local agriculture, environmental preservation, small business support and vibrant community events. Her boundless energy and generous spirit touched all who knew her.

She is survived by her brother, Paul Parrott; children, Shannon (Jenn) Varner Renckens, Patrick (Shannon) Renckens, and Beth (Mike) Gibbons; and beloved grandchildren, Keegan, Finnegan, Lilian, Cecelia, Jonah, Patrick, and Andrew.

Calling hours will be 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 at Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12, St. Mary's Our Lady of the Lake in Cooperstown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richfield Springs Food Pantry or your local food pantry in Polly's honor.