Beverly P. Whitford

Beverly P. Whitford, 85, a lifelong resident of Old Mystic, CT passed away June 2, 2025. A graduate of Stonington High School (1957) and Forsyth School for Dental Hygiene who practiced clinical dental hygiene in SECT for 5 decades. She was the past president of the American Dental Hygienists' Association and served on the Board of Directors of National Museum of Dentistry. She also volunteered at Deans Mill school, affectionately known as Nana by all the children. Beverly was a long-time member of Old Mystic United Methodist Church. Beverly now joins her beloved husband Bob, her parents, Frank and Lillian Panciera and sister, Nadeen Smith. She is survived by her two sons, Randall and Andrew (Roslyn); granddaughters, Alexa and Kali Whitford; a great grandson; sister-in-law, Ellen Williams; nephews, Todd and James Cunnian; a special niece, Tammy Panciera and numerous cousins and well-loved extended family and friends. Her family will receive relatives and friends Friday evening, June 6th from 5-8 pm at the Mystic Funeral Home located on Route 1 in Mystic. A service will be held Saturday, June 7th at 10:00 am at the funeral home. Following her service, she will be laid to rest at the Elm Grove Cemetery, Route 27 in Mystic.
Please consider a donation in Bev's memory to the Old Mystic United Methodist Church PO Box 542, Old Mystic, CT. 06372.