On October 27, 2009, Gayle Broadbent-Ferris passed away after an accident near her home. On this blog, we knew her as OlympiaGal. Her sister wrote this to me: "Gayle was such a lively writer, we all loved to get any letters or emails from her. I am glad that you also got to experience her wit and humor. I apologize for such a belated notice, when she passed we didn't know all her contacts and associations to apprise them of her death. We miss her, but are grateful for her being a VERY lively part of our lives."

She also suggested any donations be given to this group, which Gayle loved.