Obituary for Jessie Aldrich | Strong-Hancock Funeral Home
- Date Of Birth: December 2, 1911
- Date Of Death: November 25, 2013
- State: Maine
Jessie Elizabeth Cohoon Aldrich, 101 of Walpole, passed away at her home on the afternoon of November 25th, one week shy of her 102nd birthday. Born on December 2, 1911 in Haledon, NJ, she was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Fleming) Hamer. Jessie was born and raised in New Jersey, where her father was a School Commissioner there. She attended local schools and graduated from Central High School of Paterson, NJ. She went on to be a graduate nurse in the class of 1932 from Paterson General Hospital. She married William McDowell Cohoon on December 21, 1940 and the couple enjoyed many years together before his passing. On December 22, 1979, she married Lawson M. Aldrich in Newcastle, ME. Jessie loved the natural world and reveled in her nature walks around her home. She especially enjoyed observing the wildlife and birdwatching at the pond near her house. While she loved all animals, her special love was reserved for her long-time companion cat, Kit, with whom she shared her life for many years. She was devoted to both family and friends and was active in St. Andrew’s church, serving as altar guild for many years. She was generous and giving in the sharing of her time, wisdom, and her spirit with others. She will be greatly missed by those whose lives she touched. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her two husbands, William Cohoon and Lawson Aldrich. She is survived by several nieces and nephews; and special caregivers.