Jayna L. Glemby

Jayna L. (Gibbons) Glemby, formerly of 100 Masonic Hill Rd., Charlton, Mass. Returned to God on August 14. She was predeceased by her beloved brother, Paul P. Gibbons in Otis Orchards, Washington. She leaves two nephews, Steve and Mike Ewan and their wives Sue and Pam and 2 great nieces, Amanda and Annette whom she adored. She also leaves her best friends Dennis Currier, Joe Haebler, John Panchuck and Ann Guerin all of Charlton. Also Sally Kobel of Florida and New Hampshire and Bev and Bill Komolainen of Maine. Also, Aunts, Uncles, cousins (including her favorite cousin Mark) and many friends.

She was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Albert and Phyllis (Berling) Gibbons and graduated from South High School. She received an Associates degree with highest honors in Occupational Therapy from Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester and continued her studies at the University of Massachusetts.

For 27 years, Jayna was the Activities Director at the Masonic Home in Charlton. Jayna was the 4th.person to be Certified as an Activity Consultant in the United States, and had an award winning career for 30 years as an Activity Professional in central Massachusetts. She was the Past President of The Massachusetts Council of Activity Professionals and the recipient of their very first Activity Professional Award of Excellence.. Ms. Glemby was the author of the book, Volunteers, How To Get Them, How To Keep Them, which was directed at the Activity profession.

She was a member of the Federated Church of Charlton and was active in many town organizations such as the Red Hats. She was active in the Gateway Players and Worcester County Light Opera. Jayna was an avid reader, a skilled basket weaver and enjoyed knitting, classical music, painting, swimming, theater, her flower garden and mentoring people in the activity profession. She wrote a mystery novel for the fun of it and she loved to ride in her red convertible and feel the wind in her hair Most of all, she loved the company of good friends and will be greatly missed by them. Friends and family are invited to attend a service celebrating her life at the Charlton Federated Church on September 12, at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Charlton Public Library Charitable Trust Fund(CPLCTF) in care of the Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA 01507. The Robert J.Miller-Charlton Funeral Home,175 Old Worcester Rd. is assisting Jayna's family and friends with arrangements.