Ronald Earle Aldrich, Jr. 69, of Mount Dora, passed away on March 20, 2010, at LRMC. He graduated from Mount Dora High School in 1958 and from the University of Florida in 1962. Ron was a teacher with a career spanning 30 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora and an avid University of Florida Gator Football fan. He is survived by his Sisters-Roberta A. Aldrich of Okeechobee, FL and Reta A. Brown of Mount Dora, FL; Nieces- Lisa M. Montero and Tiffany A. Hanners; Nephews-Brian J. Holley and Jason D. Holley; and by numerous great nieces and nephews. A service of remembrance will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Gary Upleger officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 440 E. 6th Ave., Mount Dora, FL 32757. Arrangement by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.