Yesterday our friend Joan Blanchette wrote

So sad to say I lost my precious daughter Jessi Gilbert and unborn grand-daughter yesterday to a long standing battle with trauma, mental health and addiction.

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We are reaching out to ask for community support for her and her family in this difficult time. 

Joan would like to use any donations beyond what are necessary for Jessi's memorial to create a scholarship fund, helping people working with addiction to attend community college.