It seem that we have lost more members of our Avalon family this past year than ever before. On Saturday, May 1, 2010 our dear friend Chet from Second St. passed away suddenly from what appears to be an aneurysm in his heart. He was on the phone with an Avalon friend when he mentioned a sudden terrible pain in his chest. Friends rushed over to check on him and he was taken by ambulance to the hospital, but he died in the emergency room. He was only 56. He will be sadly missed by all, especially his dear friend Danny who so recently lost his wife Rita.
Condolences also go out to Marilyn and Jerry Bell and family on the recent death of Marilyn's sister who had been living in Avalon while she waged a valiant battle with cancer this past season. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time.
Although it is a part of life and we know it will come calling, death is never easy to accept when it claims our beloved friends. The wonderful memories we have of good times together at Avalon will help us all as we grieve the losses of the past year and hope for a gentler season to come.
I spoke to Chet the day before Marie & I left to come home to Canada. At that time he made a comment to the effect that we never know when we say "see ya' in the fall" whether or not we really will. It was almost like he had a premonition. Spooky !!
ReplyDeleteIt's really sad too because it seemed like Chet was finally starting to enjoy his retirement as opposed to just living it out. He was a regular at the Men's Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club, he was playing his new organ regularly and taking lessons, he had his place rather than his mobile home, he seemed to be taking better care of himself than he had in past. It certainly is a shock.
For those that would like to send a card to Chet Hancock's family, the address is:
ReplyDeleteROSS HANCOCK
119 ANAWAN ROAD
NORTH ATTLEBORO MA 02760-2103
Just heard that Jan of Peter & Jan on 1st Street passed away last night. Didn't feel good & passed in her sleep. Will post details as I get them. Sad
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