Obituaries

Olive Rimmer Ahlers

Olive Rimmer Ahlers
Olive Rimmer Ahlers

Olive Rimmer Ahlers of Jamesport died Aug. 28 at Good Shepherd Hospice Center in Port Jefferson. She was 94. 

Ms. Ahlers was born Nov. 8, 1920, in Stoneycroft, Liverpool, England to Edith Rosa (Mutch) and Thomas George Rimmer. Her family immigrated to the United States when she was five years old.

On April 19, 1942, she married Gordon Ahlers. They were married until his death in 1999.

Family members said she was a loving mother and grandmother.

Predeceased by her sister Renee Drewes, Ms. Ahlers is survived by her daughter, Sheri of Quechee, Vt.; her son, Gordon of Lakeport, Calif; two grandchildren; and many cousins in Canada, England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland.

Arrangements were in the care of J. Ronald Scott Funeral Home in Hampton Bays.

Memorial donations may be made in Ms. Ahlers’ name to Jamesport Fire Department or Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, 228 West Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, NY 11946.