Ian just told me about Claire. I had no idea she had even been ill. Though we lived across the River Wye from each other and often went months without seeing each other, we always said hello and had a catch up chat when we did. She was one of the first people who made me welcome to the village. A wonderful and bubbly lady who clearly covered her pain and emotions except to those most close to her. By a cruel irony I have realised her funeral was just 75 minutes after one of my volunteers - who also died on Valentines' Day - and also the same age. My love and wishes to Claire's family and loved ones.