Elizabeth Esdaile, 87, of New Haven, passed away Feb. 16, 2017.
She was born in New Haven to the late Charles and Grace Powell Phillips on May 15, 1929. Elizabeth was a 1957 graduate of Grace New Haven School of Nursing. She retired as a registered nurse from the Jewish Home after many years. She was also a member of Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church.
Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memory, son, David (Vera) Esdaile; daughter, Michele Esdaile; daughter-in-law, Samantha Esdaile; grandchildren, Taryn Esdaile, Jamir Esdaile, Darius Esdaile, Nevaeh Esdaile, and Nariah Esdaile; and a host of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Dr. Wilbur W. Esdaile; son, Daniel Esdaile; brothers, Charles Phillips and John Phillips; and sister Lorraine Williams.
A celebration of life will take place Feb. 21, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 1324 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call Tuesday at the church from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Interment will be at Hamden Plains Cemetery, Hamden. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the Esdaile family, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservices.com.