Long time member Reho Barron died a couple weeks ago, and then our President, Linda Calahan passed away a few days later. It's sad to lose them both. Many current members didn't know Reho, but I remember a couple of art events at her house. She will be missed.
Linda Calahan was known by all of the current members, and many of them sent a quick email rememberance:
One of Linda's pieces at the Liberty show
Oh No, so hard to believe this wonderful person is gone - such sad, sad news. Butch Bovan
Linda, showing her Lighthouse
Oh, that's so sad! Yes, she'll be dearly missed. Dian Alison
Such a fun, classy lady....she will be missed. - Pennie Woods
Linda's Pineapple art at the Liberty show
Such a wonderful lady! - Alice Harmon   Â
How awful. She will be missed - T Kurtz
Oh my gosh. I am shocked. She was special and will be missed. Carole Cossette
Such sad news! She was a wonderful lady and talented artist. Elaine Cline
So sorry to hear of her passing. - Mark Bessermin
So sorry to hear this sad news - Diane Lindblade
My heart goes out to her friends and family! She was a special, unique individual with an admirable free spirit, I will miss her RRAFAÂ presence. Such sad news. - Susan Walde
So so sorry. She was an inspiration. - Connie Hickman
When an active member passes away, the group usually sends flowers or the like to the family. Linda Calahan and Reho Barron were both active members. Â So sad to lose our art friends. -Â Marge Mero
Each time I think of Linda, I find a tear in my eye. She was such a loving person and so talented. Losing her on September 20, 2024 was such a shock.