Beatrice S. Kessler, 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Monterey, California Oct. 6, 2019.

“Bea,” as she was affectionately known by all, was born in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Percy and Edith Bachelder on Feb, 14, 1930. She attended Clark University.

She married Laurence (Lonnie) Sisson in 1951 in Worcester, Massachusetts. They moved to Boothbay Harbor, Maine shortly thereafter where they raised their four children. Bea worked for a few years in the town administrative offices and enjoyed golf and gardening.

Later in life, she worked in the real estate industry in Sarasota, Florida where she met her second husband, Paul Kessler. They traveled extensively and enjoyed their retirement years in California.

Bea was a very sharp and active bridge player, and she served as the president of her local investment club. She also volunteered as a docent at the local art museum. 

She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her happy attitude, loyalty and selflessness earned her many friends. 

Bea is survived by her beloved partner Harry Hendon of Carmel Valley, California. She is also survived by her four children: Mark Sisson of Miami, Florida; Kirtana (Kerry Sisson) of Sedona, Arizona; David Sisson of Palo Alto, California, and Derek Phoenix of Melbourne, Florida. Bea was a loving grandmother to Kyle Sisson and Devyn Sisson Wolf, and to her great-granddaughter Jaylen Jedi Wolf.

There are no services scheduled.