The family of Lorna Mays announce the death of Lorna Olga Bertha Mays on August 10th, 2025, in Mississauga Ontario.

Born in Oliver, British Columbia, on December 27, 1935, to parents Molly and Louis Deighton.

Predeceased by brothers Frederick Deighton and John Deighton (Karen and extended family).

After studies at UBC and the University of Victoria, and a brief teaching career in BC, Lorna moved to Ontario in 1960 where she met her husband, the late Andrew W. Mays. They had 2 sons Andrew (predeceased) grandson Alexander, Robert (Jennifer) grandchildren Amber and Oliver.

Lorna graduated as a library technician from Sheridan College and pursued library work at U of T, North York Public Library, Gulf Oil research centre and a 17-year career as librarian at Peel Regional Police HQ in Brampton. Lorna was later a companion with Boyd Brown.

A small service to be held Saturday September 6th, 3pm at Turner & Porter Neweduk Chapel with gathering between 2 and 3pm, 1981 Dundas St W, Mississauga.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Nature Trust of BC – South Okanagan region, or the Salvation Army.