Beverly J. Bieling, 74, Lifelong Fairfield Resident

[Editor's note: This obituary was provided by Lesko & Polke Funeral Home.]

Beverly J. Bieling, age 74, of Fairfield, devoted wife of the late Edward F. Bieling, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Aug. 25, 2013 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. 

She will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Beverly Greenop, and her husband, Wesley, of Fairfield, Laura Bieling, of Fairfield; her cherished granddaughters, Megan and Courtney Greenop; one sister, Judy Sampson, of Fairfield; her siblings-in-law, Gerald Bieling, of Huntington, Catherine Fratino, and her husband, Louis, of Westport, and Donald Bieling, of Norwalk; several dear cousins, nieces, and nephews; and her canine companion, Daisy. 

Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Bencze Sander. A lifelong resident of Fairfield, she graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School in 1957. Beverly worked as an office manager for Wade's Dairy for many years prior to her employment and later retirement from Rhone-Poulenc Company.

A kind, loving person, Beverly was happiest when surrounded by her family and friends, and especially enjoyed helping raise her granddaughters, and having regular visits from her cousin Bobby. In addition to her being a fan of the New York Yankees and the UConn Women's Basketball team, Beverly was an avid collector of Cook Books.   

Her family would like to gratefully acknowledge the staff of both St. Vincent Medical Center's ICU and Da'Vita Dialyses Center for the wonderful care given to Beverly.  

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center. Her funeral will take place on Thursday at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home, and 10 a.m. in Assumption Church, Fairfield. Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Kidney Foundation, 1463 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410 (www.KidneyCT.org). To order flowers online, travel directions, or to sign her guest register, please visitwww.leskoPolkeFuneralHome.com