Cheshire, Connecticut – The community is reeling after the tragic death of Mya Teesdale, a 16-year-old student from Cheshire High School, who passed away this past week. It is believed that Mya died by suicide, leaving her family, friends, and classmates in deep mourning.
In response to the tragic news, Cheshire High School canceled all scheduled activities on August 22, 2024. The school administration has offered counseling services to support grieving students and staff. These services are available in the school library, providing a space for students to seek help and talk to adults during this difficult time.
A GoFundMe campaign, organized by Abigail Edwards, has been set up to help Mya’s family with funeral and memorial expenses. The funds will also provide immediate counseling and recovery support for Mya’s younger sibling, who is also affected by this tragic loss. Contributions are being sought from the community to help ease the burden on Mya’s family.
On Facebook, Mya’s loved ones have shared heartfelt messages expressing their sorrow and support. Natalie Teesdale Cunningham wrote, “So clearly words cannot express the devastation of losing someone so young at 16… Mya will always be remembered as a shining light in our family.”
Others have also shared their condolences. Marva Williams posted, “Condolences to the family may she SIP,” and David Lewis added, “Our Sympathy to the family.” Annesha Reviero-Jones expressed her sorrow by writing, “Condolences to you and your family.”
Mya Teesdale was remembered by those who knew her as kind, energetic, and full of humor. Her passing has left a void in the hearts of many, with the community coming together to support each other through this painful time.
For those seeking to contribute, the GoFundMe page remains open, with all donations going towards honoring Mya’s memory and supporting her family in their time of need.