From the May 28, 1997 issue of The Country Chronicle
Enfield, NH–Raymond B. Aldrich, 68, died Saturday, May 17, 1997 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. He lived in North Haverhill, NH before moving to Pike, NH. He was a graduate of Hopkington High School and the University of NH, where he received an associate’s degree in forestry. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and was discharged at the rank of Sergeant in 1953. He woked as a horticulturist for the Merrimack County Farm and the Grafton County Farm for several years before purchasing the former Corey-Hewit Press in Lebanon during the late 70’s. He operated this business under the name of Ink Printing until retiring in 1991. He was married to Grace Kitson on July 1, 1967. He was a member of the American Legion and the M.O.O.S.E. Lodge of Lebanon. He served on the Enfield Town Planning Board for 15 years and served as its chairman for 10 years. He also served on the Bridge Study Committee and used his knowledge to help many residents with planning laws and development of their property. He had also served as chairman of the town’s Republican Party and was active in town politics.
Survivors include: Wife, Grace Aldrich, Enfield; Son, Greyland Bonner, Lebanon; Brother, Arthur H. Aldrich, Brimfield, MA; Brother, Erville H. Aldrich, Jr., Monson, MA; Step-daughter, Chrystal Monica, FL; many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by Erville Aldrich and Christele Bronson (his parents).
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Enfield Lions Club, PO Box 3, Enfield, NH 03748.