death has been following the Gaudette side of the familty lately.
3 people from that side of the family have passed away in the past two weeks. all before their time and all some-what unexpected.

the lastest was my cousin Ryan tuesday morning. 33 and very out of the blue. he and his sisters were the cousins we were always closest to over the years. geographically we were always quite close and my siblings and I practically grew up with them. major holidays were either spent at their house or ours. the memory coming to mind right now is of easter egg hunts in a sunny backyard when I was around 6 or so. we've all been there at graduations, weddings and the births of brand new little [second] cousins. this is a sad event for everybody.

Ryan, you were a wonderful person and a kind friend.

you will be very much missed.

rest in peace.