SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Daphne C. Kestner, 93 , of West Road, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016, with her loving family by her side.
Born on August 14, 1922 in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Beatrice (Sisson) Chandler.
Daphne graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1942.
On May 25, 1944, she married Francis Kestner in Glens Falls.
She enjoyed collecting miniature gazebos and angels. She was an avid New York Yankee’s armchair fan and most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Francis Kestner, three brothers, George Chandler, Raymond LaRose and Kenneth LaRose and her sister, Bernice Sennett.
Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Jensen and her husband, Peter of South Glens Falls; her son, Terry Kestner and his wife, Cathy of Hudson Falls; four grandchildren, Michael Kestner and his wife, Patti, Matthew Kestner, Hans Jensen, and Heidi Olsen and her husband, Justin; a great grandson, Patrick Kestner; three great granddaughters, Ella, Lily and Alexa Olson; a step-great granddaughter, Kirstie Fidler; a sister in law, Veronica LaRose; a cousin, Medrick Chandler and several nieces and nephews.
No calling hours are scheduled.
Services will be private, at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be in the Pine View Cemetery in the town of Queensbury.
The Jensen family will open their home at West Road in South Glens Falls on Monday from 4:30 – 7 p.m. to celebrate Daphne’s life. All are welcome.
Her family suggests that memorial donations be made to the South High Marathon Dance, c/o 42 Merritt Road, South Glens Falls, NY, 12803 or the charity of one’s choice.
Daphne’s family would like to thank the nursing staff at the Glens Falls Hospital and the Stanton Nursing and Rehab for the excellent care given to their mother. Special thanks also to Dr. Filion’s office for their wonderful care shown to our mother
Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.