She was born April 11, 1935, in Norwich, NY the daughter of the late Ezra and Mazie (Reynolds) Horton. Vi married Mason J Aldrich on June 17, 1956. Mason predeceased her in January of 1970.
Vi taught elementary school in Hawaii both during and after the process of statehood. She later received her Master’s Degree in Teaching in Home Economics.
She was very active in the Otego Community. Vi was a member of the Otego Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon for the church and Pianist for the youth choir. Vi loved all crafts. She was an accomplished seamstress, cross stitcher, and crocheter. Drawing on her teaching background, she was very quick to offer help and advice on any project to anyone that needed it.
Vi was well loved by all her family and she was always doting on her granddaughters! She loved to bake, craft and sew things for them. She was always happy to show you the latest pictures and tell you a story about them.
She is survived by her son Michael Aldrich and his wife Sheila Sturgill Aldrich, granddaughters Abbey, Belle, and Olivia from Elizabeth City, NC; her 2 brothers Duane Horton and spouse Mary Roe Horton of Sherburne, NY and Ezra “Red” Horton and his spouse Eleanor Soule Horton of Colorado Springs, CO; nephew Timothy Horton and spouse Sheryl of Durham, NH; grandnephews Drew Horton of Toulouse, France and Ryan Horton of Boulder, CO; cousin Roger Angell and his spouse Barbara of Oneonta; her Best friend Carole Chapman from Manassas, VA. She is also survived by other cousins, nephews and nieces.
Vi was predeceased by her loving daughter Kimberly Aldrich and her brother Ovid Horton.
A graveside service will take place at a later date in West Hill Cemetery, Sherburne. A Celebration of Vi’s Life will also take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Otego Presbyterian Church, 16 River Street, Otego, NY 13825 or the Otego Community Food Pantry, P.O. Box 55, Otego, NY 13825 and to the Otego Fire/Emergency Squad, 5 River Street, Otego, NY 13825.
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