Born in Old Works, St Catherine, Jamaica, she was the daughter of Shirley (‘Sherlock’) and Annorah Woodhouse. Esmie earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Hofstra University and was a teacher of business education and computer science at Hempstead High School for twenty five years.
In addition to teaching, she had a passion for fitness which led her to become a personal trainer as well as a yoga and aerobics instructor.
She is survived by her children Mia, Troy and Karl and grandchildren Austin, Kasper, Malaysia, Milan and Troy Jr. She is also survived by her brothers Abe (‘Freeman’), Arthur,
Clenox (‘Kenny’) and Burton (‘Binzy’). She was predeceased by her sisters Sarah, Hyacinth (‘Shirley’) and Claudette (‘Mava’) and her brother Selvin.
A Memorial Service will take place at the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home in Greenwich, Connecticut on Saturday, January 24th. Visitation from 10:00-11:30 and the service 11:30-12:30.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the Dementia Society of America.
