Phyllis L. Edelson, 88, of Farmington, formerly of Plainville, died Dec. 8. She was the widow of Dr. Irving M. Edelson. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Emma “Esther” (Baron) and Solomon Landwald. She is survived by her children, Shereen Edelson and her husband Arnold Menchel of Plainville, Larry Edelson and his wife Nong of Bangkok, Thailand, and Dr. David Edelson and his wife Susan of Farmington; her grandchildren, Robert Menchel, Eric Menchel, Dr. Kari Edelson, Aaron Edelson and his wife Nicki, Kevin Edelson, Joshua Edelson, Ben Edelson, Jared Edelson, and Alex Edelson; her sister-in-law Vera Landwald; In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her beloved brothers, Lanny Alexander and Arthur “Archie” Landwald; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law Adeline and Leo Kessler.