Thomas Charles Aldrich, 63, of Silver Spring, MD passed away on Wednesday evening, July 20, 2016.
Thomas was born on September 26, 1952 in Washington, DC, the son of the late Dr. Stephen Aldrich and Dolores (Bunell) Aldrich, formerly of Kensington, MD and his late stepmother, Betty (Sangston) Aldrich.
Tom was a kind and gentle person, well liked and respected by everyone who knew him. During his life, Tom loved nature. He worked or volunteered anywhere that brought him closest to what he cherished most, including Brookside Gardens in Silver Spring and the National Zoo in Washington, DC. Tom appreciated the beauty of flowers, especially orchids, and the fascinating nature of the cheetah. When diagnosed with cancer, he maintained his positive outlook and was an inspiration to many.
Thomas was born on September 26, 1952 in Washington, DC, the son of the late Dr. Stephen Aldrich and Dolores (Bunell) Aldrich, formerly of Kensington, MD and his late stepmother, Betty (Sangston) Aldrich.
Tom was a kind and gentle person, well liked and respected by everyone who knew him. During his life, Tom loved nature. He worked or volunteered anywhere that brought him closest to what he cherished most, including Brookside Gardens in Silver Spring and the National Zoo in Washington, DC. Tom appreciated the beauty of flowers, especially orchids, and the fascinating nature of the cheetah. When diagnosed with cancer, he maintained his positive outlook and was an inspiration to many.
Surviving are two sisters, Anne Machmer of Canton, PA and Catherine Abramson of Sugar Hill, GA; a niece, Jennifer Abramson (John Ulbrich) of Avon, CO; special cousins, Lyn Dahl of Manasota Key, FL and Barb (Gordy) Roberts of LaCrosse, WI. A special thanks go to the Affiliated Sante Group of Silver Spring for their care and support of Tom throughout his life and especially during his illness.
Memorial services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Those who wish may consider a memorial to the Affiliated Sante Group, 12200 Tech Rd. Suite 330 Silver Spring, MD 20904 or to Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ), membership Dept. P.O. Box 37012 MRC 5516 Washington, DC 20013-7012. Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr. Canton, is in care of arrangements. www.pepperfuneralhomes.com
Memorial services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Those who wish may consider a memorial to the Affiliated Sante Group, 12200 Tech Rd. Suite 330 Silver Spring, MD 20904 or to Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ), membership Dept. P.O. Box 37012 MRC 5516 Washington, DC 20013-7012. Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr. Canton, is in care of arrangements. www.pepperfuneralhomes.com
