1930 – 2011
Pomfret Center, CT – Phyllis Anne (Cobb) Telesha, 81 of Seely-Brown Village died Friday November 25, 2011 in Day Kimball Hospital. She was the wife of the late Daniel P. Telesha. Born in New Rochelle, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold W. and Kathleen (Créane) Cobb.
Mrs. Telesha was a 1948 graduate of the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy Lauralton Hall; she attended the college of New Rochelle and graduated from the American Institute of Banking. She went on to a successful career in banking working for several savings banks rising to Assistant Vice President. She was a member of the Association of Savings Bank Women. In 1981, she received the President’s Award for City Savings Bank. She served as president of Seely-Brown Village Residence Association and volunteered at the Day Kimball Hospital Gift Shop.
She was the mother of Danette L. Busby, Michael C. Telesha, Dreux A. Telesha and Tara Marie Telesha; mother-in -law to Edward F. Busby; grandmother of seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Phyllis’s family at 1:00 pm, Thursday December 1, 2011 for a Mass of Christian Burial in the Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Rd., Pomfret, CT. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday December 2, 2011 at 11:30 am in St Agnes Church, 400 Merwin Ave, Milford, CT. Private burial will take place in St. Mary Cemetery, Milford, CT.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Wylma C. Samaranayake-Robinson
Tara, your Mother is Beautiful. Now I know where you get your looks from!! Thank You for years of sharing bytes about your Mother. And Thank You for years of a steady, constant Friendship. Hang in There in the weeks ahead. Come Hang Loose with me anytime you want to so you can share more stories about your Mom with me. Aloha. wylma
Henrietta (Cobb) McDermott
Danette, Dreux and Tara,
I would like to express my sincere sympathy at the loss of your Dear Mother, Phyllis. My older brother, Bernie, maintained contact with her and I kept up with her through him. We had just recently talked about her and I had good intentions of calling her; but procrastinated too long (for which I’m sorry). It’s unfortunate that we lived so far apart as you were growing up. I do have pictures of Dreux and Tara when you came to a Cobb Reunion in July or August 1972 at Harrodsburg, KY with Uncle Harold and Aunt Kathleen. You stayed at my parents house (Wilbur and Clara Cobb). I had already moved to Austin, TX but was home for the reunion. That was my last contact with you all. Phyllis and I exchanged phone calls about that time but we didn’t keep it going. She had more in common with Bernie. I wish I could be there for you now. I would like to pick up where we’ve left off and stay in contact. You have lots of cousins in KY and lots of us come home every 4th weekend in June for the Cobb Reunion. It would be nice if you could make it down sometime. We would all love to see you.
My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love to you all…your 2nd cousin, Henrietta
Sylvia Haughton
My family and I wish to express our most sincere and deepest sympathies to you and your family. We love you and wish you many blessings in your time of need. Always “neighbors”, Sylvia and family.
Ricky & Peggy McGowan
To EVERYONE in the Busby/Telesha family – The McGowan’s are thinking of each and every one of you at this time. “Phyllis” had a unique strength, beauty and dignity about her that shines in each one of all of you. May the memories you all share of this special person bring you peace. We love you guys. Peggy,Ricky, Shannon & Sean
Nancy Covino Plankey
Dear Danette and Family,
I was so sorry to read about your Mom passing away. It has been a long time since I last saw her but I remember what a lovely lady she was and what an impression she made on me when we were in highschool. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May she rest in eternal peace. God bless.
Nancy Covino Plankey ’71
Bernard (Bernie) Cobb
I was sadden,when i receive the call from Danette,that God,had called my cousin Phyllis,home he knew whats best for her,and i know she is in a better place. I appreciate,being informed of her passing on to her eternal home,had been yrs. since we had seen each other,that didn`t stop us from having a close relationship,we corresponded by mail and phone calls,she remembered me with a special card for all holiday`s and special occasions,that i`m going to miss. Danetta,Tara,and Dreux,we know you will miss your Mother,whom you were very blessed to have,in life she was a bautiful person.Wish i could be with you at this time. If you are ever in Atl. you are welcome in our home,you have my ph.no. may God Bless each of you,and your famiely. Your,Cousin Bernie
Cathy Ruse
Dear Taka,
I feel like I knew your mom even though I only met her on that one trip, and didn’t really spend time with her. I’ve been praying for her and for you guys. She was so beautiful, and I can see both you and Danette in her face. I hope the next few days go well. Wish I could be there.
Love,
Cathy (YD)