From the May 13, 2002 issue of The Country Chronicle
Canaan, NH–Phyliss Anne Disbrow of Ocala, Fl and Canaan died Sunday May 5, 2002 in Ocala following a brief illness.
She was born July 30, 1932, in New York, a daughter of Philip B. and Mary (Faranda) Spano. She attended Hofstra University, and completed her registered nurse degree at Brooklyn Methodist School of Nursing in 1955, then worked at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Center, NY.
In 1957, she was married to Robert F. Disbrow, then raised a family and moved in 1971 to Canaan, where she became involved in community and service work. She supported Girl and Boy Scouts, 4-H, Canaan Players, handcraft groups and the Lioness Club. She was charter president for the Canaan Club, First New Hampshire District Governess for Lioness and a surgical nurse at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital for several years before starting a successful Avon business.
She was an avid flower gardener and established large flower gardens that will stand forever as a memorial to her dedication to beauty. She retired in 1989 to Ocala, FL where she continued to be active in community affairs.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mary Lou Disbrow; two sons, Craig Disbrow of Canaan and Andrew Disbrow of Grafton; a sister, Mildred Spano, a sister, Doris Reinceke of Morristown, NJ; many niesces and nephews and all of Ocala.
A memorial service will be held in August in Canaan.