Obituary: Therese “Terry” Evelyn Gleissner, 87, of Danbury

Information and Photo Courtesy Green Funeral Home

DANBURY, CT — Therese “Terry” Evelyn Gleissner died at Ridgefield Crossings on September 4, 2018. She fought a courageous battle with endometrial cancer to the end. She was born in Danbury on June 2, 1931, the daughter of John Francis Lane and Anna Beschle. She attended Danbury Schools and worked at the Hotel Green and as a sales clerk at McCory’s in her younger years. She was also a member of the CT State Police Auxiliary and spent much of her time as a dispatcher for the Candlewood Lake Authority. Her biggest accomplishment in her life was raising 7 children.

She was pre-deceased by her husband Silvan Gleissner in 2007 and her oldest son Silvan Gleissner in May of 2018. She was also pre-deceased by four of her sisters: Helen Wayman, Margaret Kolpa, Ann Ballwig and Dorothy Hamilton. She leaves behind two sisters: Eleanor Thompson of New Fairfield and Joan White of Wilton. In addition to her husband, son and siblings, she leaves behind her children: Deborah (Al) Roark of Hillsboro, OR, Gary Gleissner of Montpellier, VT, John (Shari) Gleissner of New Milford, Donna Gleissner of Danbury, Diane (John) Ruffino of New Fairfield, and Glen Gleissner of Middlebury; 8 grand children (Adam, Heather, Michael, Megan, Kaitlyn, Michael, Breanna, Stephanie), 2 step grandchildren (Jennifer, Jason), 4 great-grandchildren (Alex, MacKenzie, Gavin and Rory), 2 step-great-grandchildren (Nathan, Erica) as well several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Ridgefield Crossing staff and residents for the support and care of our mother over the last 4 ½ years as well as the staff of Caring Hospice of Stamford for all their support and care to our mother. Terry came to live at Ridgefield Crossing in April 2014, somewhat reluctantly as she had been living in the home she lived in since the start of her marriage but needed the help. It was a tough decision, but in the end, the best decision. Terry made many friends there and was always asking when the new schedule was out, so she could plan out her day. She enjoyed playing BINGO, The Price is Right and the musical entertainers, especially when they played her favorite song “Always.”

Calling hours will be Friday, September 7, 2018 from 4-7PM at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church, 8 Robinson Ave., Danbury on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 10 a.m. Burial will take place immediately following the Mass in St. Peter’s Cemetery, 73 Lake Avenue Ext., Danbury. Family and friends are invited to join the family for lunch in memory of Terry at Barbarie’s Black Angus Grill, 5 Eagle Road Danbury immediately following the burial.