We are sorry to report the death last Friday of Francese Cochran, who was 90.  Mrs. Cochran was a long-time resident of Walden, where she and her daughter, Diane, operated the little convenience store at the four corners.  She celebrated her 90th birthday in grand style in April, with neighbors and family -enjoying parties and cake.  She will be sadly missed by not only her family, but the whole community.  Her obituary is in the Caledonian Record:  Francese Grace Cochran.

We are also saddened to learn of the passing of Lucille B. Lavely, 81, of St. Johnsbury Center.  I didn't know Mrs. Lavely, but I know her son, David, and his wife Judy, who won this year's Ice-Out Contest, and their sons, Justin and Jacob. Losing a mother or grandparent is always hard, and my thoughts are with both the Lavely and Cochran families.