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.
Sharon and Terry, our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother Daphne. I have very fond memories of years spent at your home with your wonderful mom in attendance. May the Lord bless all of you.
Darlene and Dan Brown
Thomasville, NC
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family at this time
I remember when I was a little girl and mom would walk me and Jeff over to Aunt Daphne’s in the summer. We would make these towers with playing cards and she would help. Fond memories that seem like yesterday. Much love Sharon and Terry. Lori Oliver, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Sharon and Terry,
So sorry to hear about your mom. There are so many memories of your mom when we were all young kids living on Vanderhyden St. I remember in the summer when she would be cooking onions and the aroma would be outside and I just loved that smell, but I don’t like onions. Just one of many good memories. We would sit on the front porch and have many good times just laughing and talking. She was a great lady. I know you will both miss her very much.
My prayers are with you at this time.
Ruth Sutherland
I am so sorry for your loss of Mrs. Daphne C. Kestner. Please know that you are not alone for the Bible tells us that “God is near to those that are broken at heart and those who are crushed in spirit he saves” (Psalms 34:18). Take heart in the scriptures for comfort. Be assured of Gods love during this difficult time of pain. The Bible can be read or listened to online at http://www.jw.org for more encouragement during this difficult time.