Robert Paul Aldred (Rob), age 52, of Braselton Georgia passed away peacefully at his home on January 18th, 2022.
Rob was born on June 15th, 1969, in Somerville Massachusetts to Stanley and Eileen Aldred. He was a 1987 graduate of Woburn High School where he was a talented soccer player who then set out to realize his dream as a career Civil Servant.
Rob spent his early career serving as an EMT, Paramedic, Ski Patroller and Firefighter in New England. In 2008 he made his home in Georgia and joined Barrow County Emergency Services. His grant writing was responsible for bringing thousands of dollars in new equipment to his department. In 2014 his many contributions to Barrow County were recognized, and he was awarded Georgia’s Firefighter of the Year. In 2016 Rob was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Rob proudly served the Barrow community as a Firefighter and Paramedic for 13 years before his retirement in 2021.
It was in Georgia where he met his best friend, Nicole. They were married in 2010. Their union was blessed with what he considered his greatest gift, the birth of their daughter Sarah Elizabeth.
Rob was an enormous Boston sports fan. His many other interests included skiing, boating on Lake Winnipesaukee, vacations to Disney World and train collecting.
A devoted father, husband, son and friend. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Nicole Aldred, daughter Sarah Aldred, parents Stanley and Eileen Aldred, sisters Patricia Reid and her husband Calvin Reid, Susanne Alexander and her fiancée Richard Nogueira, brother William Aldred and his wife Dani Place, Aunt Patricia Whelan, nephews Mac Alexander and Ethan Fahey, nieces Emma Fahey and Ella Fahey, furry pals Belle & Lola, his brothers and sisters of Barrow County Emergency Services and many dear friends.
A celebration of Rob’s life will be held at 10 A.M. on January 27th at The Venue at Friendship Springs, 7340 Friendship Springs BLVD, Flowery Branch 30542. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Rob was truly the Dad of the neighborhood and I am fortunate to have had quite a few good conversations with him. Summers and events within the neighborhood simply won’t be the same as his energy and positive vibes feel like a rarity in a time where people tend to retract socially.
While I regret missing his neighborhood cheers (no, thank you, Covid), I will never forget him and his personal impact on me. And to his family, I say thank you – Rob is certainly a wonderful human being. Truly going to miss him and hope we continue to celebrate him at events where we know he’d be present. My condolences to you and while you may not see it everyday, know he’s made an impact on several people throughout his life that are here or better off because of him.
My prays are with my Uncle Stanley, Aunt Eileen, and my cousins along with Robert’s family It has been a while since I have seen him but he will always be remembered as the type of person who was such a joy to be around..May he rest in peace
Wow, what an amazing individual with a beautiful family. Didn’t get to spend a lot of time with Rob but I did spend a lot of time with Nicole and Sarah and it was obvious how much they love him. Much love and prayers for the family
Nichole and Sarah, I knew Rob when he joined our ambulance squad (Mad River Valley Ambulance Service), or MRVAS. He was a joy to know and great talent. I am so sorry for your loss and still cannot believe that he is not around helping people. I believe it is a loss to all of us.