Shirley Aldrich

"Port Charlotte, FL and Belchertown, MA, Shirley B.(Rawson) Aldrich, 93, a Belchertown native, died September 22, 2017 in Florida. Born February 4, 1924, she was the daughter of Clifford and Hazel (Blood) Rawson. Born in Belchertown MA, she graduated from its high school and lived here for many years before retiring to Port Charlotte in 1997. She was married to John Calvin Cook from 1943 until 1970, later marrying Donald B Aldrich from Pelham. You may remember Shirley working at the Post Office. Maybe you were one whose hand she would grab when you reached for your mail in the box. Shirley always had a wonderful sense of humor, which carried her through life. Shirley also served her town as a Selectman in Belchertown. She belonged to the Mill Valley Country Club Women’s League and was a very good golfer. She continued to play golf in Florida. She will be deeply missed by her husband Donald (Greg) Aldrich, along with her 2 two sons, John C. Cook Jr and his wife Charlotte of Granby, and Paul C. Cook and his wife Pam of Port Charlotte. She also leaves her grandchildren Jeffrey and Christina Cook, of Philadelphia, Brett Cook of New York City, Andrew Cook of Nashville TN and Leslie Zepeta in Hobbs NM, and her great Grandchildren Liam and Kieron Cook and Cimarron Zepeta, as well as several nieces and nephews. Additionally, Greg’s children, Greg of Amherst Ma, Tim of St. Augustine, Fl and Patty of Ft Meyers, Fl also survive her. Besides her parents, her sister Phyllis (Rawson) Root predeceased her in 2008. To honor her wishes, there will be no services. For those wishing, donations may be made in her memory to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St. Springfield Ma 01104."