Almeta B. Aldrich Obituary (1927 - 2024)

Funeral services for Almeta B. Aldrich, age 96, of Malone, will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Frary Funeral Home with Rev. Rich Hamlin officiating. Mrs. Aldrich passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone with her son by her side. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary Funeral Home. Almeta was born on September 5, 1927, in Huntingdon, QC, the daughter of the late John Arthur and Annabell Ferns Elliott. She graduated from Huntingdon Academy and continued taking business classes over the years. She became a Secretary for Cornell Co-Operative Extension 4-H division, from which she retired. Almeta married Kermit A. Aldrich on October 20, 1951, in Huntingdon, QC. Together they enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage until his passing. Almeta's faith was a cornerstone of her life; she was a long-time member of the North Bangor United Methodist Church, where she held a leadership role and organized dinners and harvest teas, before joining the Centenary United Methodist Church upon moving to Malone. Almeta loved baking, playing dice, her cats, and spending time with her family and many friends. She is survived by her son, Scott Aldrich, of Malone; her daughter, Dianna Dumont, of Chateaugay; her grandchildren, Elizabeth (Nathan Hartman) Aldrich, of Altus, OK, and Gwendolyn Aldrich, of Boston, MA; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Kermit, her parents, and her siblings; Eileen (Elliott) Legros, Jack Elliott, Willard Elliott, Larry Elliott, Mervin Elliott, and Edna (Elliott) McCaig. Donations in her memory can be made to Centenary United Methodist Church, 345 W. Main St., Malone, NY 12953. Condolences can be made online at www.fraryfuneralhome.com.