Dawn M. Aldrich

Dawn M. Aldrich, 80, of Rome, NY, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

Born on May 16, 1945, in Ithaca, NY, she was the daughter of the late LaVern and Virginia (Corgel) Morse. Dawn was united in marriage to Robert L. Aldrich on January 30, 1965, in Dryden Methodist Church. She was married to the love of her life, for 56 blessed years, until Robert's passing on April 28, 2021.

Dawn enjoyed traveling, family gatherings, as well as cooking and baking for her family. Dawn had a giving heart, she enjoyed caring for the elderly for many years. Not only was she a great mother and grandmother, she was also one of the many South Rome Mothers who treated all the neighborhood kids as if they were her own. She was a dedicated member of the Rome Senior Center, Steczko Post and Rome Ukrainian Women's Auxiliary.

Dawn is survived by her daughters, Kim (Craig) Morse, of Ilion and DeNeen (Wayne) Cadrette, of Lee Center; sons, Robert ""Rusty"" (Karen) Aldrich, of Rome, Steven Aldrich, of Rome, Robert ""Bobby"" (Jessica) Aldrich, of Rome, Bradley (Tammie) Aldrich, of Rome and David (Sharon) Hadasz, of Marcy; sisters, Betty Wilson, of Newport, Bonnie (Casey) Faucett, of Freeville, Mary (Mark) Waterman, of Freeville; brothers, Charles (Trudy) Morse, of Speedsville, Edward Morse, of McLean, Thomas Morse, of Freeville and DeForest Sousa, of Spencer, NY; sister-in-law, Loretta Morse, of Freeville; 29 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; and too many nieces and nephews to count!

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Aldrich; brother, Bernie Morse; and sister-in-law, Elaine Sousa.

The family would like to thank Dawn's wonderful ICU care team at Wynn Hospital for their care and compassion.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Strong-Burns & Sprock Funeral Home, 7751 Merrick Rd., Rome. A Funeral Service will follow at 1 p.m., with Father Howard Smith officiating. Interment will take place in the Floyd Cemetery. A gathering, following the burial, will take place at the Stanwix Veterans & Men's Club, 6774 Lamphear Rd., Rome.

Memorial contributions may be made to the South Rome Senior Center, 112 Ridge St., Rome, NY 13440.