Beverly G. Kestler

Daughter of the late William B. Dimock, and Grace Crane Dimock, she was born and raised in Stamford, CT. Beverly attended the First United Methodist Church where she was baptized and confirmed and sang in the church choir. She also sang competitively with the Sweet Adelines Barber Shop Group.

Beverly always wanted to dance with the Rockettes. She loved to sing and dance and was always the life of the party. In High School she was a Student Representative and was involved in most Class activities. She was a graduate of Stamford High School, Class of 1970, and adored all of her friends that she stayed connected with for their High School Reunion Committee.

She met her husband Charles Kestler (of 42 years) while Country Western dancing at City Limits. They enjoyed traveling and going on cruises together. While raising their Daughter, Christy Lynn, they continued traveling around the country to BMX Races and enjoyed annual trips to the Grand Nationals in Louisville, KY, and countless vacations to Disney World where she visited her favorite character Mickey Mouse.

Through her teenage years, Beverly and her sister participated in spiritual activities and original productions with the Youth Fellowship Group in Stamford. She enjoyed playing tennis with her friends and often played badminton with her father in the back yard. She also looked forward to skating at the Ice Rink on Friday nights in Norwalk.

Beverly attended JM Wright Technical School where she graduated with an LPN Degree. After which she worked at Stamford Hospital in various departments for over 10 years. She continued her career working at several different Nursing Homes in the Naugatuck Valley area. She was also an American Red Cross instructor teaching students to become CNA's at the University of Bridgeport. She was a devoted Volunteer to many organizations, but she will be most remembered for her involvement in each and every school activity with the PTA at Elizabeth Shelton School.

She is survived by her husband Charles E. Kestler, Daughter Christy (Connor) Rieve, Sister Elizabeth Dimock, Brother William B Jr. (Nancy) Dimock, Niece Aubrey (Steve & Charley) Thorne, Nephew Evan Dimock, Step Daughter Suzanne (Brian) Mullally, Step Son Edward (Lori) Kestler, Grandchildren Joseph, Christina, & Anna Grace Rieve, Kevin (Nicole), Kelly (Mike), Patrick, & Brian (Jackie) Mullally, and Great Grandchildren Logan, Finn, and Ollie Mullally.

Friends are invited to calling hours from 3-7pm on Wednesday September 2nd at Spadaccino & Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 06468.The Funeral Service will be celebrated at 1030 AM on Thursday September 3rd at The Huntington United Methodist Church 338 Walnut Tree Hill Rd, Shelton, CT 06484. Internment immediately following the service at the Huntington Lawn Cemetery, East Section: 40 Lane Street, Shelton, CT 06484.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the Griffin Hospital - Griffin Hospital Development Fund or adopt an animal in need of a home from a local shelter.