Mary K. Aldrich

Highlands, NC - Mary K. Aldrich, 88, of Highlands, NC passed away Monday, April 29, 2013. Born in Bergen Co., NJ, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mabel Kowalski Koney. She was married to Henry N. Aldrich for 58 years who passed in 2002. She held an administrative position in Miami Dade school system and was a member of Highlands United Methodist Church where she was a volunteer and was involved in numerous activities. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and volunteered at Highlands Cashiers Hospital for over 20 years. She was known for her sense of humor and her smile. Being with her granddaughters were her most cherished moments of her life.

Mrs. Aldrich is survived by two daughters, Marilyn J. Caputo of Miami, FL and Patti Moschouris of Highlands, NC; two grandchildren, Dori Moschouris and Erika Caputo; nephews, John Koney, Jr, Ronnie Koney and Joe Koney; a niece, Susan Ivanicki.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, John G. Koney.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, May 8 at 11:00 AM at Highlands United Methodist Church with Pastor Paul Christy and Rev. Beth Bowser officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 8 from 10:00 11:00AM, one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Highlands United Methodist Church, PO Box 1959, Highlands, NC 28741; Four Seasons Hospice "WNC Team", 171 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741 or Fidelia Eckerd Living Center, c/o Emily Bowers, 190 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.