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Beverly Whitford Obituary
A graduate of Stonington High School (1957) and Forsyth School for Dental Hygiene who practiced clinical dental hygiene in Southeastern Connecticut for five 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 from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 6, at the Mystic Funeral Home located on Route 1 in Mystic. A service will be held Saturday, June 7, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Following her service, she will be laid to rest at the Elm Grove Cemetery, Route 27 in Mystic.
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Lila (Miner) Cleveland
June 14, 2025
Roz,
Just found out about Bev's passing.
Sending hugs and sympathy to you and the family.
Bev was such a sweet lady with a big smile. We had a few conversations when I was driving the bus.
Sue E curtis
June 6, 2025
Bev was a wonderful tenor singer in all of our multi-church cantatas. She always brought a smile and a kind word for all. I was the director of the cantatas and was blessed that she added her voice to our choir. She will certainly be missed.
Beth Grabowicz, RDH
June 5, 2025
Beverly P. Whitford was a dynamic individual. Huge heart, kind soul, in-depth integrity & a professional, through and through. Beverly was a mentor for so many of us in the world of dental hygiene. Heartfelt sadness to her beloved family and our dental hygiene community. Truly a lovely Lady.
Susan Ferreira
June 5, 2025
I was so sorry to read of Mrs. Whitford's passing. She was my hygienist when she worked for Dr. O'Loughlin in Waterford years ago. I was lucky to find her again when she worked for a dentist in Groton. She was an excellent hygienist and more importantly she was such a nice person and a pleasure to be in her company.
My condolences to her family.
Phyllis Dietrich
June 4, 2025
I´m so saddened to hear of Bevs passing.
My condolences to her family.
Linda Isis Primus, MHS BSDH ASDH RDH FADHA
June 4, 2025
Beverly P. Whitford, BS RDH was a lovely, kind, intelligent and caring person. I was delighted to call her a friend, a mentor, and a leader. She helped so many people smile for a lifetime due to her commitment to Oral Health education. In 2013, I had the pleasure of working with Beverly Whitford, BS, RDH, who led the Connecticut Dental Hygienists´ Association, Inc. (CDHA) public relations event, "100 Days for 100 Years of Oral Health," held at the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport. The event celebrated the 100th anniversary of the dental hygiene profession, which originated in Bridgeport. Thanks to Bev´s professional relationship with Wilma Motley, RDH, she was able to secure a contract with the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore, Maryland, allowing CDHA to present the traveling exhibit "Mouth Power." She was a joy and inspiration to us. All Light and Love LIP, RDH aka Bossy Flossy®
Leslie and Bob OConnell
June 4, 2025
Bev you will be missed by so many at Old Mystic United Methodist church where we met you. We enjoyed being with you at the church and will miss you in our occasional visits back to the church.
We are sorry the family has lost their matriarch, mom and grandma.
Christian gifford
June 4, 2025
My deepest condolences to randy ,Drew and entire family, bev was such a kind and sweet woman, I've many great memories of being her neighbor growing up
Dave Fairman
June 4, 2025
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