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Herbert Aldrich Obituary
He was born in Waterville, Sept. 11, 1922, the son of Harry and Marguerite (Butler) Aldrich.
Mr. Aldrich was a 1940 graduate of Waterville High School and a 1950 graduate of the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in engineering.
After high school and before college, he went into the military. He served with the 40th Bomb Group, 25th Squadron, 20th Air Force in the United States and the China-Burma-India Theater. He acted as flight engineer on the first B-29 Bomber. He was wounded in battle by a bomb blast but returned to duty.
Mr. Aldrich was a power engineer and supervisor for Scott Paper Co. in Winslow for several years. He was president of Taconnet Credit Union and chairman of the board. He was a member of the Bourque-Lanagan American Legion in Waterville.
He was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Margrette Aldrich; wife Phyllis (DeRoch) Aldrich; brother Kenneth Aldrich; and by a sister, Norma Aldrich. Survivors include two sons, Herbert Aldrich Jr. and wife Carolyn of Waterville, and James Aldrich of Bowdoinham; two granddaughters, Heidi Benevides and husband Mike of Connecticut, and Amanda Burns of Massachusetts; and two grandsons, Ian and Craig Aldrich, both of North Carolina.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 16, at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. Legion memorial services will be held at 6:15 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Sacred Heart Church, 70 Pleasant St., Waterville.
Committal prayers and burial will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville. At 12:30 p.m., a gathering of family and friends will be held at Notre Dame Church cafeteria, 112 Silver St., Waterville.
Condolences and memories may be shared in the guestbook at www.gallantfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Aldrich
May 21, 2011
Herb and Jim, please accept my sincere comdolences on behalf of the Nale family. You guys had a great mother and father, I remember them at our Little legue games. I think your dad was a coach. I hope all is well with you. Sincerely, John Nale
Blanche Pelletier
May 16, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ellen (Comeau) and Rick Rhinehart
May 16, 2011
Big Herb will be missed, but always will live on in our hearts.
Steve Butler
May 15, 2011
Please lend my voice to all the others in conveying my sympathys to the family. I will miss knowing he is there.
jane/jake hall
May 15, 2011
what a great man / neighbor and friend he will be greatly missed. we would like to extend our sincere sympathy and love to his family
Stephanie Pooler
May 15, 2011
My sincerest condolences to his family. He was a wonderful man and it was a pleasure to know him. He will be missed.
Stephanie Pooler
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Brenda Toulouse
May 15, 2011
Dear Herb, Jim and Families -
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad - Uncle Herbie. I have many fond childhood memories of times spent with your family and both your Mom and Dad were very special to me. They are now together and will forever be watching over you and your families. With sympathy - Brenda
Bryan & Kathy Pooler
May 15, 2011
We want to extend our sincere sympathies and love to all the Aldrich family.It was an honor to call him a friend. Herb will certainly be missed by all who knew him
Bonnie Valls
May 14, 2011
Jim,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I always looked forward to seeing him during the summer at your camp. Just amazing to see your Dad dive off the end of the dock.
With sympathy,
Bonnie
Patti Libby
May 14, 2011
Herb, Jim & Families,
How lucky we were to have Uncle Herbie in our lives! He was such a loving and compassionate man who loved to tease.
He was always someone we could turn to no matter what the situation.
We will miss him terribly, but know that he is in the arms of "his sweetie" once again.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Patti, Steve, Nate & Ben
Cindy McCarthy
May 14, 2011
Herb, Jim & Families...
Uncle Herbie was one in a million! He was always there for us whenever we needed him. I don't know how we could have gotten through the last few years without him.
I will always remember the times spent on North Pond...especially the grand serenade on the lake by the fishing trio.
I find solice in knowing that Aunt Phyl and Uncle Herbie are reunited in heaven and looking down on all of us.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With sympathy and love,
Cindy & Larry McCarthy
Traci Loftus
May 14, 2011
There is a special place in my heart for sweet Uncle Herbie. I love you and miss you, but find peace knowing you are now reunited with Aunt Phyl.
riley loftus
May 14, 2011
I love you sooooooo much
love,
Riley Ann Loftus
Karen Loftus
May 14, 2011
Herb & Jim and families,
My heartfelt condolenses go out to each of you in this time of deep sorrow.
Uncle Herbie's memory is etched in my heart forever. He was a kind and giving man who made everyone feel special. Will miss my Tuesday calls from him asking if I was "ready for some bingo?" My comfort lies in the fact that he is with the love of his life forever.
Karen & Bob Loftus
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