08/24/2026
Lorna June Smith (nee Sinyard)
March 16, 1948–August 22, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Lorna’s passing at Grey Gables Long Term Care in Markdale on August 22, 2026, at the age of 78. Lorna will be deeply missed by her husband, Calvin Smith, the love of her life, and her children, Kristina (Matthew), Kimberly (Scott) and Richard; her grandchildren, Madelyn, Henry, Destiny, Charlotte, Leah, and Bentley; her siblings, Coleen, Jim, and Ray, and in-laws, Susan, Cam, Lynda, Cathy, and Bill. She is predeceased by her parents, Gladys and Wilson Sinyard, mother-in-law Lois and father-in-law Richard, and her siblings, Vern, Lorraine, Jean, Harold, Alan, Gord, Robert, John, Judy, and brother-in-law Al Love.
Lorna was born in Toronto into a family of thirteen siblings, so life was lively from the beginning. She often spoke of the antics, adventures, and occasional trouble that came with growing up as part of such a large bunch. She worked in data entry for many years and met Calvin at their shared workplace. They married and eventually relocated to Guelph, where they raised their three children and built a life together.
Lorna was never one to fade quietly into the background. Boisterous, funny, and usually ready for a good time, she was the life of many a party and could fill a room with her laugh. She also had an enormous heart and loved her family fiercely. She was especially proud of her grandchildren, who knew her simply as Gram. She was not exactly the traditional grandmotherly type; there was plenty of laughter, a little mischief, and never much doubt about how proud she was of them.
Music was a constant in Lorna’s life, with Elvis Presley holding a particularly permanent place in her heart, and she was an enthusiastic Toronto Blue Jays fan. To a large extended family, Lorna was also a much-loved aunt, and many nieces and nephews will remember her warmth, humour, and larger-than-life personality. Some of Lorna’s happiest times were spent by the water. Over the years, there were many beautiful days at family cottages in Parry Sound and Bracebridge, and after retirement, she and Calvin made their home on Eugenia Lake.
Our family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Grey Gables Long Term Care in Markdale, who cared for Lorna in her final months with such warmth and compassion. She will be forever loved, deeply missed, and always remembered.
The family will receive friends at Fawcett Funeral Cremation Reception Ltd., 1 Highland Drive in Flesherton, Ontario, on August 31, 2026, from 1-3pm for a celebration of Lorna’s life, with shared memories at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated. Online donations and condolences at www.fawcettfuneralhome.ca
