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1944
2011
Clarence "Bud" Aldrich III, 66, of Toms River, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2011, at the Van Dyke Hospice at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Lakewood, he was a lifelong resident of Toms River. Bud had been a police officer with the Beachwood Police Department and is a life member of PBA of Ocean County Chapter 171. He owned De Mott and Aldrich Trucking Co. Inc. of Toms River, and then worked for Dover Township Municipal Utilities Authority before his retirement. His career in public service included his life sponsorship in the Barnegat Bay Chapter of Ducks Unlimited and his service on the executive board of the Jersey Shore Council, Boy Scouts of America; receiving the Adolph Wooley Good Scout Award in 1995 the Silver Beaver Award in 1998. He was also a Board member for the Ocean County YMCA and was elected Board Member Emeritus last year. Bud served on the Dover Township Municipal Committee from 1994 through 2003, serving as Mayor in 1995, 1996, and 2002.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Aldrich; his son, Chris Aldrich, Jackson; his daughters, Ann Dougherty, Lincroft, and Dawn Lorash and Amanda Demers, both of Montana. He is also survived by his father, Lt. Commander C.E. Aldrich, Jr. of Richford, Vt.; his brother, Larry of California; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A memorial gathering will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main St., Toms River. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Ocean County YMCA, 1088 West Whitty Road, Toms River, NJ 08753.
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February 2, 2024
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Darlene Asay
Bud was a great guy always enjoyed being in his company. The good old days.
March 10, 2011
John Russo, Jr.
...when they pass, some people leave a deep wake and others leave a wide one, Bud left both. There are so many people's lives that Bud touched, and some never even met him, but through all of his efforts he has left this world a little bit better than he found it. Pat, I know you are all very proud of Bud and I will miss a good friend...
March 5, 2011
We are both sorry for your loss. Bud was a great guy. Our
heart goes out to Pat & Chris.
John & Dara Clayton, Bozman, Maryland
February 19, 2011
Tom and Mary Ann Wissel
Pat and Family, We just found out about Bud's passing. We are deeply sorry for your loss. We will truly miss him.
February 14, 2011
Harvey Polishuk
As a member of TRHS Class of 1962,I remember Bud as kind and well liked by-- all of his classmates. I am sadden by his passing.
February 10, 2011
Ray & Dot Roncin
Dear Pat & families, "sorry" seems like an empty word at a time like this, "but" we are truly sorry about the loss of "Bud", we all know he was a great guy.
With love, Ray & Dot Roncin & family.
February 10, 2011
Linda Gillick
Dear Chris & Family,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing.Please accept our deepest sympathy from the CACCCC & Ocean of Love. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Linda Gillick & Family
February 10, 2011
Judith Belford-Porter
Bud was a classmate of mine as well, and I know he will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences to his family.
February 10, 2011
Barbara Babcock
My deepest condolences to the family of Bud Aldrich. He was a former high school classmate of mine.
February 10, 2011
On behalf of the TRHS reunion committee and classmates of 1962,
I wish to extent our deepest sympathy to Bud's family and friends.
Although many of us haven't seem Bud in many years, we remember what a great guy he was and by the obituary he was a blessing to our town. May God bring Peace and Comfort to you all. Bonny Linke Beecher, Class of 62 TRHS
February 9, 2011
Michael & Alice Scivoletti
To Pat and Family,Bud will be missed by all who knew him, So this is to a Great Guy and Friend Rest Well Old Friend
February 8, 2011
Chris, So sorry to hear about your Dad, he was a good man. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Carl & Jeanne Morris, Forked River
February 8, 2011
Joseph Lypowy
Bud was a gentleman and a great guy. He was a tireless committeeman and mayor who did great things for Toms River. My sincere sympathy to Pat and the family.
February 8, 2011
My deepest condolences to Pat and the extended Aldrich family. Bud was a heck of a nice guy, devoted to his family and to his town. On the former Dover Township Committee, Bud served with distinction and earned our respect. I will miss him big smile and hearty laugh. Ralph Hahn, Waretown, NJ.
February 8, 2011
My deepest condolences to Pat and the extended Aldrich family. Bud was a heck of a nice guy, devoted to his family and his town. When the Toms River governing body used to be called the Dover Township Committee, Bud served with distinction and earned our respect. I will miss him. Ralph Hahn, Waretown.
February 8, 2011
Andy Munnis
Chris - very sorry to hear about your dad. I remember him well and all the time and energy he gave to the Boy Scouts and keeping old Brookville in good shape. Be strong for him.
February 8, 2011
My Sincere Sympathy to Bud's wife Pat and family...Charlotte Schmeling, Hillsborough, N.J.
February 8, 2011
Ellis Zsoldos
I am deeply sadden with the loss of an old friend,He was a great father and a good family man. my deepest condolences goes out to his family. He surely will be missed by all.
February 8, 2011
Robert Everett Jr
Bud was a good man and a dear family friend for as long as I can remember; he will be missed. Deepest condolences to Pat & family.
February 8, 2011
Anna Maria Lypowy
I didn't know Bud much, except through my husband, and through the Republican Club, but what I do know and remember about him, was that he was a giving and caring man. May he live forever in God's hands.
Anna Maria and Joseph Lypowy
February 8, 2011
Rosanne Citta
Farewell my lifelong friend.
I love you. Rosanne
February 8, 2011
So sorry for your loss Bud was a good man alot of fun to be around he will be missed Darlene
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