Ernesta Carmen Aird, 93, departed this life on Thursday, September 18, 2014, after a long illness.
She was born on September 12, 1921, in the Republic of Panama to the late Charles Reid and the late Eldica Reid. She was married to the late Randolph Aird for over 60 years. She leaves to cherish her memory: her sister, Maria Reid; her children, Enola Aird (Stephen Carter) and Delber Aird (Beverly Stitt), of Connecticut; 4 grandchildren, Michael Aird (Neholani Aird) and Natasha Rodriguez (Bryan Rodriguez) of Atlanta, Georgia, and Leah Aird Carter (Kyle Moore) and Andrew Aird Carter of New York City; 3 great grandchildren, Gabriella Rodriguez, Bryan Rodriguez, and Santino Aird of Atlanta, Georgia; and a host of relatives and friends. A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, September 24, at St. Paul UAME Church, 150 Dwight Street, New Haven, with the visitation from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM, and the service at 11 AM. Interment will take place in Evergreen Cemetery. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the Aird family, please visit www.hkhfuneralservices.com
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Mrs. Ernesta Aird was a loving, patient, gentle person. She had no harsh words; never seemed to complain and was always welcoming and charming to her visitors. She was at peace with leaving this world behind, and seemed to have waited around long enough to see her grand-daughter, Leah, get married on August 23, 2014. Enola and Delber (and the grandchildren) have much for which they can be grateful and happy. I am pleased that I had the opportunity to know and love Mrs. Ernesta Aird and her husband. She is now at a well-deserved rest.