The memory of 82-year-old Gladys Barman, whose , remains alive and well at the Monterey Recreation Centre, where she was a member of for several years.

Earlier this week, her family donated GladysB次元官网网址� large collection of yarn and wool.

B次元官网网址淭here were about six or seven boxes, and not just bits and pieces. There were packages of wool and yarn,B次元官网网址� said Gail Hughes, president of the Monterey Recreation Activities Association. B次元官网网址淏ecause of this donation our Craft Carnival members will be able to knit sweaters, socks, mittens and hats.B次元官网网址� Proceeds from the sale of the items support activities at the centre.

Gladys BarmanB次元官网网址檚 son, Neil Barman, told Oak Bay B次元官网网址 that the decision the supplies to the Monterey Recreation Centre was easy given that his mother enjoyed spending time there.

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NeilB次元官网网址檚 wife Kerrie Smart said the family has received support from members of the centre, including personal cards.

B次元官网网址淭he community in general has been fantastic, but [Monterey Recreation Centre members] were specially good,B次元官网网址� Neil said.

According to Marjorie Grant, a Monterey Recreation Centre volunteer who had known Gladys for about 14 years, members of the centre pulled together to help with her search.

B次元官网网址淓verybody was using the Internet to put her picture out and share the story. I had everyone of my friends watching for her car; everybody was looking for Gladys,B次元官网网址� she said. B次元官网网址淭o lose somebody and not know where they are for such a long period of time was heartbreaking.B次元官网网址�

Any time the centre loses someone it affects the entire community, according to Douglas Clarke, Monterey Recreation CentreB次元官网网址檚 head of reception.

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B次元官网网址淲e miss her.B次元官网网址�