Obituary of Myrtle E. Kester

Hilton: On May 21, 2016. Myrtle was predeceased by her husband, Charles. She is survived by her children, Cherrie (James) Cihan, Charles (Sharon) Kester, Sandra (Larry) Zink & Terry (Cindy) Kester; her grandchildren, Wendy (Thomas) Bateman, Paul (Bonnie) Wolf, Lisa Wolf, Mathew (Natalie) Cihan, Tammy (Steven) Stellwagen, Chuck (Kristin) Kester lll, Kimberly Cassarino, Andy (Alisa) Zink, Aaron (Katie) Zink, Adam (Debbie) Zink, Dawn Clark, Terry (Cathleen) Kester Jr., Brian Kester & Carrie Shufelt; her great-grandchildren, Eric (Renay) Sarnowski, Shaun (April) Sarnowski, Cory Sarnowski, Laura Cassarino, Brandon Cassarino, Samantha Cassarino, Charlie Cassarino, Chelsea Stellwagen, Tyler Stellwagen, McKinley Kester, Maya Kester, Allison Zink, Annalise Zink, Andrew Zink, Elizabeth Zink, Ethan Zink, Elijah Zink, Adam Zink, Alisa Zink, Alicia Clark, Katelyn Clark, Jamie Clark, Brianna Kester, Sarah Bork, Roy Bork, Amber Longo & Zachary Waydelis; her great-great-grandchildren, Samantha, Jack, Vala, Danielle, Shaun, Brayden & Jacob. Myrtle was active in the Baptist Church her entire life, was associated with the Girl Scouts of America for over 60 years, and was a lifelong member of Germana Rebekah Lodge #83 & Independent Order of Odd Fellows Teoronto Lodge #8. She was a past Rebekah Assembly Chaplain. Myrtle was the most loving mother and grandmother. All are invited to attend her Memorial Service on Saturday, June 4th at 1:45 p.m. at Hilton Baptist Church. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to John C. Sable Memorial Heart Fund, Inc., c/o Howard Hobin, 7211 Ivison Rd., Byron, NY 14422 in Myrtle’s memory. She was so kind and touched so many lives. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery and many crafts. The last several months of her life were spent at Edna Tina Wilson Living Center. We would like to thank all the staff and volunteers for all their hard work and loving care. The last few days were spent at Hildebrandt Hospice, which was a very warm, family oriented atmosphere. All the staff and volunteers were so kind. Thank you, Wendy Arrangements entrusted to Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Avenue, Hilton, NY. http://www.burgerfuneralhome.com.