A quiet, tranquil place of peace has been created for a Cochrane family.

A bench honouring the life of Lamont Murphy was fundraised by some helping hands.

In May, Roy and Mary Lou Eckmeier (Paint For Fun Cochrane) along with Marni Fedeyko organized 'Paint a Memory', a painting marathon and silent auction, in honour of the young man who passed away, summer 2015.

Lamont's mom, Kari Murphy, says this community gift is beyond comprehension.

"I wish I could afford to buy a bench to have a place to go with purpose and that wasn't such a final resting place. It means so much more that we couldn't afford it and this was a community gift that so many people took time. Whether they gave money, or came down, or donated something to  give that is all time. Time is money, and so that is a piece of every single person that participated that they will never get back; which is something Lamont was known for, giving his time. He was a hardcore volunteer, and time is the most precious gift that anyone can give."

Murphy is grateful for the circle she has around her, especially Lamont's friends.

"I've described it as many lifelines and if you took anyone of those lifelines away at any given time, I don't think I would be here. Those kids (most are adults now) their words of encouragement and willingness to share their side of Lamont with me- a little piece of him lives through them and they have welcomed me into their circle."

The painting marathon and auction raised just over $6100.  Proceeds from the event completely covered the bench cost and a scholarship will also be set up in Lamont's name.

Fedeyko adds the event will become an annual tradition which will grow the scholarship as well as a keeping a portion of funds in an account for any other Cochrane family who may lose a child.

"You are not expecting to lose a child, no one puts money away for that type of expenditure. The goal of 'Paint a Memory' is so other families are not pressed to worry about the financials after losing a child."

Murphy adds no parent is ever expecting to have to plan a final resting place for their child.

"Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would see my son's name on something so final like that. It's expensive that is the hard truth in 2016, to bury anybody is expensive and then with the added emotions of your child, I don't think we would have ever gone forward with the bench because it is heart wrenching."

Paint a Memory will be held again in 2017 and the trio hopes to only grow this event bigger and better each year.

Murphy leaves a powerful last comment, "It feels so good to give, and it is so humbling to receive. This town owed me nothing and came together to give me a lasting gift for a kid who was phenomenol."