ALDRICH, Joan age 83 of Perry, passed away on Saturday February 27, 2010 at Olive Branch of Perry.

 A memorial service will be held at the Perry Congregational Christian Church on Tuesday March 2, 2010 at 11:00 AM. with Pastor Jim Salo officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

 Joan was born in Bad Axe, MI on February 24, 1927, the daughter of Louis & Dora (Brown) Rice. She married Charles Harvey Aldrich in Brighton, MI on June 25, 1950. She was a school teacher in Saginaw and Perry and was a member of the Perry Congregational Christian Church.

 Joan is survived by her husband Charles, children; Jim (Patricia) Aldrich of Perry, Patty (Will) Waterman of Lansing, and Tom Aldrich of E. Lansing. Grandson Matt Aldrich of Lansing. She was predeceased by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Memorials are suggested to the Church or Memorial Healthcare Hospice. Online condolences may be sent to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com