Phyllis Haviland Hildebrandt (93) of West Simsbury, passed away September 16, 2019. She was born in Mt. Vernon, New York, the daughter of Paul Girard Haviland and Julia Stone Haviland. Phyllis attended West Hartford schools and graduated from Lasell Junior College in 1947. She worked as a volunteer for the Women’s Land Army during World War II.
She married William John Hildebrandt in 1951. She enjoyed traveling, being outdoors, swimming, skating, hiking, providing wonderful dinners for her family at Thanksgiving, and hosting Christmas parties for her water exercise classes. Phyllis worked at the Simsbury Farms as an ice-skating instructor and a water aerobics teacher.

Phyllis is survived by her three sons Thomas (wife Melinda), David, Bill (wife Reinee); three granddaughters Joanna Mariani, Sandra (Hildebrandt) Butler, and Emma Hildebrandt; two great grandsons and Sister, Faith Haviland Duffy.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 NOON on Saturday, September 28th at the First Church of Christ, 689 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury. In lieu of flowers, please provide memorials to, First Church of Christ, 689 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury CT 06070. Please visit her “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.