Joan Marie Aldrich was born September 12, 1936 in Jamestown, New York. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Joan loved music, especially Neil Diamond and worked at Jewelers Repair Shop for over 50 years. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend who will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Marie Carlson and by her brother, Toddy Carlson.

Joan is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Charles Aldrich; two sons, Chris Aldrich of Las Vegas, Nevada, Craig Aldrich and wife Laura of Corrales New Mexico and her two daughters, Hayden and Calley; her brother, Reggie Carlson and wife Kathy of Jamestown, New York; brother-in-law, Jim Galloway of Bemus Point, New York; as well as other family members and many friends who loved and will miss her.

A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ, NM. on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.