Aunt Hazel

We learned this morning that Gretchen's Aunt Hazel died yesterday morning. She was 111 years old! She has been living in a retirement home up near Lake Sunapee, NH for the last several years. We have enjoyed two or three visits with her and members of her family there. She was an amazing person, always so positive and upbeat in her attitude. She was blessed with an active mind right up to the end, so far as I know. Back in 2016,  she had a moment of fame because when the Chicago Cubs (her team!) were contending in the World Series, they were seeking their first championship since 1908, the year Aunt Hazel was born. It was unusual to have a 108-year-old fan rooting for you who had been alive the last time you won the Series, and Aunt Hazel got quite a bit of publicity. One day we were listening to the New Hampshire news round-up on NPR and the announcer said, "And now for some happy news" and went on to talk about Aunt Hazel!  I don't have a picture of Aunt Hazel on the computer I'm using right now, but I'll post one from the other computer when I get a chance.

Rest in Peace, Aunt Hazel!

Aunt Hazel at her 108th birthday