LAURA LEE CAYLEY (nee SWANTON)

November 11, 2025

Laura Lee Cayley (nee Swanton), beloved wife of the late Gordon Cayley, of Lucknow, died at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at the age of 87. Born April 3, 1938, in Norwich, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late Marilyn (Beck) and Frank L. Swanton. Dear mother of Eric of Lucknow, the late Mary Lynn Zardkanlou (Kazem) of Kitchener, and David (Laura) of Orangeville. Greatly missed by her grandchildren, Lisa (Ed) Courtney, Stephanie (Dustin) McLean, Gord (Jessica) and Naveed Zardkanlou, Sophie and Allie Cayley, and Avery and Blake Russell; and great-grandchildren, Marlee, Josh, Macey, Zoey, Zack, Cody and Chase. Lovingly remembered by her sister-in-law, Janice Swanton of Mildmay. Also survived by Betty Jean McLean of Lucknow. Predeceased by her brothers, Wayne and Richard Swanton; brother-in-law, Walt Cayley; and sister-in-law, Judy Cayley. Laura Lee began her career as a teacher and was always actively involved in the Lucknow community. She was a long-time member of the Lucknow United Church Women (UCW) and spent many hours volunteering and helping at the church. She was also involved in UNICEF, Amnesty International, and had enjoyed more than 50 years leading Lucknow Canadian Girls In Training (CGIT). Her community meant so much to her and she gave her time, tirelessly and generously. Visitation will be held at the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. A celebration of her life will be held at the Lucknow United Church, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at 2 p.m. Interment, Norwich Gore Cemetery. Donations to Sleeping Children Around the World are greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.