Robert Brooke Aldridge, 87, of Leonardtown, MD, peacefully passed away at home on May 20, 2025.

Born September 11, 1937, in Washington, D.C., he was the loving son of Herbert and Olive Aldridge.

Bob described his life as "wonderful.” During his final year at Washington College in 1959, he married Jane Smith, his longtime sweetheart. They had two daughters.

Bob’s service in the Marines as a helicopter pilot took his family across the country, including deployments to Japan and Vietnam. This led to his distinguished 32-year career as a United Airlines pilot, which inspired his lifelong love of travel. He enjoyed travel with friends from Bethesda Chevy Chase High School.

Bob and Jane built a beautiful home in St. Mary’s County for family gatherings. They cherished memories of eating, crabbing, boating, and swimming together.

At age 80, Bob married Maxine Counihan, whom the family had known for years, and had three more daughters.

He attended St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church with Maxine, where he rediscovered his love of singing in the choir.

For over two decades, he volunteered at Historic Sotterley as a member of the Garden Guild and as a Trustee, preserving local history and beauty.

Bob is survived by his wife, Maxine; daughters, Lorraine Aldridge-Ey and Joanna Woods; step-daughters, Jennifer Couser, Lorraine Stafford, and Erin Counihan; brother, John Aldridge; twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his former wife and mother to his children, Jane Aldridge.