I now have more information for you about Audrey Walker's passing. 
     Audrey passed away this afternoon, August 10th, at Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing in Berlin Vermont. She was 90 years old and had Alzheimers for many years. Thanks to Don's loving care, she was able to remain at home with help from family and Home Health until 9 months ago, when  she went to live at Woodridge. Audrey was a familiar figure here at Joe's Pond in earlier years, and always had a friendly smile.
    Don and Audrey Walker were long-time Joe's Ponders until very recently, when Audrey's health deteriorated and it was no longer possible or safe for her to be here. For a while Don and Audrey were able to enjoy taking rides to the pond to check out things at camp and pick up or deliver Ice Out tickets, but gradually that became too much of a chore and  they turned the cottage over to their oldest daughter, Michelle, who now lives here year around. 
     Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, at the Guare Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, Vermont. There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15 at Berlin Corner Cemetery.
     Donations in memory of Audrey may be made to the Central Vermont Medical Center, 130 Fisher Road, Berlin VT 05602; or Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Rd., Barre VT, 05641.
     A full  obituary will be in the Barre Times-Argus next week. In the meantime, friends who wish to send a note to Don may send it to: 245 Town Hill Rd., Montpelier VT 05602.