Dawn Marie (Curtis) Aldrich, age 86, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on December 28, 2024, at Freighter View Assisted Living in Sault Ste. Marie. She was born on January 20, 1938, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Myron and Gertrude (Lovell) Curtis.
Dawn married Donald Sare, and they started their family in Grand Rapids. She moved to Cheboygan, Michigan, in 1971, where she was a stay-at-home mom and very active in her church community. She settled in Sault Ste. Marie in 1975 where she worked various jobs and met many lifelong friends. She retired from the Sault Area Public Schools as an administrative assistant in 2013.
Dawn married Robert “Bob” Aldrich in 1991, and they both became very active in the community. They lived in Bob’s childhood home on Ashmun and always had seasonal yard decorations that many looked forward to seeing.
Dawn was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce in Grand Rapids, the Chippewa Historical Society, the War Memorial Auxiliary, altar guild, bookkeeper, parish council, Episcopal Church of Women (ECW) at St. James Church in Sault Ste. Marie, and the Michigan Association of School Personnel.
Dawn enjoyed having her nails and hair done, reading, singing and playing the piano. She also liked knitting, crocheting, and volunteering. She enjoyed the great outdoors and could be found cross-country skiing, biking, gardening, swimming and travelling. She was an avid cat lover and had many furry companions that she cared for over the years. Dawn and Bob shared many travel adventures both in the United States and internationally, including France, Alaska, New York City, and Hawaii. Above all, Dawn was a dedicated mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family.
Dawn is survived by her husband, Bob; children, Debra Weinrick, Donald (Michele Fritz) Sare Jr., and Doug Sare.; grandchildren, Daniel (Erika) Weinrick, Rachel Weinrick, Caitlin (Max) Bauer and Lucy (Kole) Hale; and great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Weinrick, Emma Weinrick and Myles Bauer.
Dawn was preceded in death by her parents, Myron and Gertrude.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. at Family Life Funeral Homes, 4951 S. M-129 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at St. James Episcopal Church, 533 Bingham Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.
Dawn’s final resting place will be at Riverside Cemetery, in Sault Ste. Marie.
Memorial Donations can be made in Dawn’s memory to the Chippewa County Historical Society, 115 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, Chippewa County Animal Shelter, 3660 S Mackinac Trail, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, or Hospice of the EUP, 308 W 12th Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.
Family Life Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to the family at www.familylifefh.com.
