Our most sincere condolences to the Cayley family . Mr.Cayley will be fondly remembered and sadly missed.

Sincerely ,

Janet Lyons 

Nancy Lyons 

Candais Guay 

Donna and I want to extend our heartfelt condolances to the entire Caley family.  Gord was a very important influence on me, both personally and with my music. He had a very unique way of getting you to do more than you thought was possible. Someone I always looked up to, admired and appreciated. He will be missed. R.I.P Gord. Heavan's music will be sweeter with you in the band, ours will not be quite the same!

Mr. Cayley was truly a star in our world- His work with the young folk of Lucknow, the concerts at the Community Centre, his love of fun, his kindness, his adherence to standards, and the great joy of music he imparted will always be a warm memory-  and how the kids loved that band trip! We always knew it would be well run, and a great adventure! Oh When the Saints....Go Marchin` In....  Gordon, you`ll be right up there leading the band! Warm sympathy to Laura Lee and Family, with love, and memory smiles and tears.

Hey Dave long time no speak it's Robert Cayley I just heard about your dad and I'm sorry my condolences my prayers. 

always appreciated the time and consideration Mr.Cayley gave to us over the years.I will miss him dearly. Steve

My deepest sympathies goes out to family and friends of Mr. Cayley. Some of my fondest memories from my childhood school years are from music and shop classes at Lucknow Central with Mr. Cayley teaching.

So sorry to hear about Gord's passing .

I enjoyed talking with him after he left LCPS . He was a dedicated professional and I was honoured to have him give me a ride in his "old" car when I retired . 

Tim B.

I was very sad to hear of Gord's passing. I was fortunate enough to have him as a teacher, band leader, neighbour, parent of a friend, and patient. He was a huge part in the life of so many children growing up in Lucknow and touched so many lives. He remembered most of his students and loved to reminisce with them...especially about the amazing band trips that he arranged every year. He will be missed by the entire community. My deepest sympathy to the entire family...you are all in my thoughts.

Laura Lee, Eric, MaryLynn, David & Family

Thinking  of you all & sharing in your sadness. Mom & dad always enjoyed Gords company whether he was out for a drive and dropped in or a simple phone call to see how they were.

Our sincere sympathy 

Trish & Glen Bradshaw

The Cayley Family:

Deepest sympathies to you all as we remember fondly a great teacher and kind man.  May your memories help you through this difficult time.

Marianne Gollan & Family

Sincere sympathy to the Cayley families. Tom And Brenda

To Laura Lee and family - Our thoughts are with you in the loss of Gordon. He had a great influence on our family with his dedication to the band.

Our Deepest Sympathy to Gord 's Family on his passing he was a  very kind and sweet man will always remember him . We want you all to know that you are all in our thought as you say your good byes to a very kind and dear talented man .  Sending hugs to you all .  RIP MR. CAYLEY !!!!!   xoxo

So sorry for your families loss, Mr. Cayley will be missed by all who knew him

Our sympathy to the Cayley family.I was lucky to have Gord for a teacher and also got to work with him on our family farm one summer.Don

Gord was a wonderful man and  will always be remembered as a teacher that loved his profession who took a genuine interest in his students .He will be missed. Rest in Peace Gord.

Gordon and Laura Lee were always a pleasure to visit with.  He had some great stories about the band and the travels that he had with them.  He will be missed by many more than just his family.  He will be missed by the community.

Dear Laura Lee, Eric, Mary Lynn, David and Families,

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you on the death of Gordon; a cherished husband, father and grandfather. Treasure your memories of the time shared with him. Our thoughts are with you.

Patricia and Murray Hunter

So sorry to hear of your loss. Gord was a fine gentleman and always a joy to visit with. Our sincere condolences, may he rest in peace.

Laura Lee & family;

My deepest condolences.  I am sad to hear of Mr. Cayley's passing. He was the best teacher/band leader!  I have many fond memories of being in the band.  I was a proud member of both the LCPS junior & senior band.  From our practices, parades, concerts, remembrance day ceremonies & annual band trips, these are times I will never forget.  He gave so much to me & the young people of Lucknow & surrounding areas.  Thank-you Mr C!

During the pandemic, I have been sorting through my "lifelong treasures". One thing I found was my "gold/brown" uniform!  I remember how much we detested them at the time and how thrilled we were when we got our navy & white ones!!!  Another treasure I have is my clock I made in Industrial arts.  It is still keeping time!

His dedication to his students will never be forgotten.  I am sure he is now the leader of a big ol' band of angels in heaven  now.....left, left, left right left.

RIP Mr C😢

So sorry to hear of Gord's passing.   He was a great neighbour and teacher at LCPS.   The band was great with him in charge.   He will be greatly missed.

I was one of the many fortunate to have Mr. Cayley as a teacher at LCPS. I remember singing him a retirement song in the gymnasium to the tune of heart and soul? That was a long time ago, but I think it went like this:

Mr. Cayley, Mr. Cayley, Mr. Cayley, Mr. Cayley
Mr. C, we hate to see you go
That’s because, we really love you so
School......won’t be the same without you
And that is what we know

Mr. Cayley, Mr. Cayley, Mr. Cayley, Mr. Cayley
Teaching shop and instrumental
Songs with words, so sentimental
School..... won’t be the same without you
And that is what we know

He was such a huge impact on my public school experience and I adored him as a male figure in my life. I am so thankful for teachers and people like him to have been a part of my life. I hope his family knows just how cherished he is.

Mr. ‘C’ always asked about both of our kids by name, even after 25 years, wondering where they were & what they were doing! He was an amazing man who influenced so many.students in such positive ways. The band trips every year were legendary👍. We will all miss him.

Thinking of you as you mourn your loss and celebrate a life well lived.  Dad thought the world of Gordon during their teaching days and so appreciated his work with the Lucknow Public School Band. You were both faithful friends to Stuart and Kay over the years. Sincere Sympathy. 

 I was saddened to hear of Mr. C's passing. The story of a man from Norwich who moved to Lucknow and decided to create a band with almost 100 youth, which would travel to Ontario, Quebec and Michigan to receive standing ovations, seems an unlikely one.  Fortunately for many,  this is Mr C’s story and his legacy.  My heart is filled with gratitude for the gift of music, the memories and the opportunity to be part of something very special.   Even though we can't gather to celebrate his life with music and stories, Mr. C's legacy will live on through the memories and the gift of music he gave to so many people.    

So sorry to hear of the passing of Gord.  I had the honour of playing with Gord in the Kincardine Brass Band, both fellow french horn/Eflat horn players.  Gord's kind comments and personal phone calls regarding our concerts after he was a member were so encouraging and such a warm surprise!  I taught instrumental music in Ripley, Brant Central, (Walkerton), and Kincardine.  Gord was fantastic when sharing music for my groups, it was a pleasure to help him out when the Lucknow school band had a reunion.  My copy of The Last Post was also from Gord, a piece of music that never left my conductor's folder as I used it every year of my career!  I still have it in my files, a wonderful memory of Gord's generosity, talent, love of music, and dedication to his community.  Our music community will sadly miss him.  My thoughts are with you, his family, at this time.  Take care.           Shelley Van Veghel

Our sympathy to you.  A great man, that did so much for his community.  Great band leader also.  He gave so many children the privilege to learn music, which many would not have had,  Too bad they don't teach shop anymore.

So sorry for the families huge loss. Gord brought so much too his students and the community. All our condolences and prayers. Gord will be sadly missed by all. RIP Gord and now you can start a new band in heaven with all the angels. Hugs 🤗 too all 

Dear Laura Lee and family, How can I put into words how special Mr. Cayley was and will always be. Thank you for sharing your husband, Dad and Grandpa with us through the years of Mr. Cayley's dedicated teaching career and his sharing of his love of music.  He had a way of making every person he met feel special and did so with humour and incredible care.  He always went above and beyond for his students and bandmembers.  Lucknow just won't be the same without Mr. Cayley.  So thankful to have had both Gordon and Laura Lee in my life!  He will always have a special place in my heart!  

My sincere condolences to the Cayley family. I have fond memories of Mr. C as a teacher and band leader. He motivated and inspired a lot of young people over the years and I thoroughly enjoyed Industrial Arts class, and being a part of the L.C.P.S. Concert Band. The spring band trips and concerts in the Lucknow Community Center, were always the highlights of the year. Playing- The Happy Wanderer, Petrology, Beer Barrel Polka and the William Tell Overture, always left the audience smiling and clapping for more. Mr. Cayley will be missed. May God give you peace and comfort during this time.  

Sorry to hear of cousin Gord's passing. We extend deepest sympathy to Laura Lee and family

Our sincere sympathy ro LaurieLee and family, we all have many fond memories of Gordon, it was an honour to share our last name with such a stand up guy, even though we are not related. RIP Mr.Cayley

To Laura Lee and all your family.

I wish to send my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Mr. C. was one of the most influential people for me.

He taught us so much more than just school work.

He was such a kind and gentle man.

Me. C always made time for everyone.

It was so nice to keep in touch long after school.

Rest In Peace Mr. C

Dave, 

We are so sorry for your loss. You, the girls and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. 

You and the Girls are loved by your entire Boston Family!! 

Billy, Nicole, Matthew and Zachary 

Mrs. Cayley, Eric, Mary Lynn and David, thank-you so much for sharing your husband and your father with so many young people over the years.  Mr. Cayley really was an incredible person.  There are not many who would spend lunch hours through the week and every Tuesday night trying to develop the skills of so many enthusiastic musicians.  The band trips he organized were highlights of the year for many of us.  We got to so many places and had so much fun. I will take out my clarinet and play a little tune while remembering the life of a great man who touched the lives of so many people.  He will be missed.  We send our love and our deepest sympathy to you all.

Laura Lee & Family,  so sorry to hear of Gord's passing.  You are in our thoughts & prayers @ this sad time, sending Sincere Sympathy to you & your Family.  Cherish the Memories.

David and family

Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. We extend our deepest sympathies, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Larry and Donna Van Wyck

Eric - we are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.  Your Dad has certainly touched the lives of many in ways he probably didn't even realize. He will be remembered.  

My deepest sympathy to Laura Lee and family.

i always enjoyed visiting at your home and enjoying Gordon's great sense of humour.  
hugs and prayers to the family

Our sincere sympahy to all the Cayley family in your loss of your dear husband & father. Lucknow has lost another caring person that left his footprint in many community projects.

Sincerely

Walter & Lorraine

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. C's passing. He played such an important role in the lives of students at Lucknow Central. I have so many fond memories that revolve around him. I loved shop class and as a result don't mind weilding power tools around my house! Band practices, concerts, parades and trips hold sooo many fun memories. One that pops into mind every time I think of him is watching him walk through a mall on one our band trips. He was surrounded by some of the senior guys who were wearing Dtorm Trooper helmets and "guarding ". It was a very long time ago so I might not have the details exactly right but it was quite a sight and the memory always makes me laugh. Whenever I hear or think of certain songs I remember him too. Rest well Mr. C. Know your life was significant and mattered to many! You have earned your place among the angels. Peace and comfort to the entire family. God bless. 

Deepest  sympathy  to the Cayley family ,Gord was such a pillar of this community and did so much  for so many young people. My mother  was secretary  at the  school when Gord came to town and thought so very highly of him, ...,,,he will be truly missed by all he touched,,,,,,a very special gifted  talented man 

Our condolences to Gord's family.  He was a very influential figure to many young people in Lucknow. He taught them many life skills that guided them into adulthood. He will be remembered for years by the lives he touched. Thank you Mr C.

Brad & Sharon Petteplace

We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Cayley’s passing,and we would like to send sincere condolences to the family.  He was such a kind man and will be missed by many.....A true Lucknow Icon. ♥️

My heartfelt condolences to the family.   I remember "Mr. C" as a wonderful teacher at Lucknow Central, as well as a fabulous Band Leader.  The trips, the memories will never be forgotten.  

We  are all deeply sadden bye the passing of Gordon. Our deepest symapthy to the Calyley and McLean Families.

To the man that sparked my love of woodworking I wish you a safe journey to the next adventure.

I always enjoyed our chats when we bumped into each other at a Lancer game.

I would like to offer condolences to the family.

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. C.  The many memories that I often reflect back on while attending Lucknow District Public School... The School Band, The Band Trips and those exciting Shop Classes..  Sandra Moulton

So sorry to hear of Mr. Cayley's passing.  He sparked my love for music and band when I was 10 years old.  He only taught me for a couple of years, but he made a huge impression.  I was lucky enough to have him as a neighbour too.  He would always stop and wave or chat when he saw me. He will be greately missed, but his legacy will continue in a generation of kids that had the pleasure of knowing him.

I’m so saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Cayley.  I was privileged to have been a student of his at LCPS and to be a band member from grade 6-13.  The memories and values he instilled upon us will forever be apart of me.  Over the years I looked forward to the times when I’d run into him in Lucknow or at the arena. We’d always reminisce about the good old days of being in the band.  Oh the memories and experiences we all had! Trombone Boogie and the left quick March.... May you rest easy Mr. Cayley with a golden trumpet in your hand. I’m sure you’re playing in the greatest of bands now. Thank you

I am so terribly sorry for your loss.  So many of my favourite childhood memories include Mr C and the amazing adventures we had in his band.  May he continue making music in heaven.

So sorry to hear of Gord's passing and send heartfelt sympathy to all his family in his great loss. We have so many wonderful memories of him -would be hard to list them all. He was a man who cared about all of us and surely left his mark on each. May you rest in peace Gord and we keep each of his dear ones in our hearts and prayers. Bob & June

Laura Lee and family,

Please accept my sincerest condolences at the passing of Gordon. I know how much you loved him. Even though I didn't get to know him too well, he was someone who I could call 'friend.' 

Take heart and know that Gord is with the Lord. There is no more crying or suffering or pain or confusion anymore. Gord is simply looking into the face of his Saviour, saying "Thank You!"

I look foward to the time when we can meet face to face again. Until then, God Bless

Deepest sympathies to the whole Cayley family

Gord is one that will be remembered by alot of people for so many different reasons as well as so many similar reasons

for all the years at LCPS as the 2nd chief in command , the shop teacher or the band teacher there are so many memories for us all

to remember him by

Gord was a delight to watch conducting a band he sure did get the room hopping.  The picture of him finishing off with the wiping of his brow of sweat is a vision I will always remember 

And after the school years he always still had contact with the kids of his school years around town or at the arena and that is another vision I will always remember is of him flipping his cane around as he walks into the around always stopping to chat long enough to get caught up

He was a man who earned respect got respect and gave respect and was a friend to all

May he rest in peace

Betty Stanley & Rick Conley

So sorry to all the family for the loss of your loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather.  He will be missed by all who knew him.  Cherish the memories, he will he in your hearts forever. 

My sincere sympathies to the entire Carley family. Gord was a good friend to my dad, they shared a love of music, kids and community. He was an inspirational leader of music groups. I remember him kindly. Hugs at this especially difficult time. Lori

​​​​​​Thinking of all of you during the sad time of letting go, many memories of Mr C during the younger years you're all in my thoughts  

I was so surprised to hear this news. My dog and I already miss our daily window visits with Mr. C at Pinecrest.  It is so sad that we can’t celebrate the life of such a great man who impacted so many people in our community. Rest in peace Mr. C.!! And thank you for your gift of not only music. but of so many great memories.   Steve and I want to share our sympthies with all of his family.  

Mr. Caley was a man of wisdom. He taught me shop and music in public school. He was a man no matter what was always on your side. Heaven got another angel may you rest in peace Mr. C.

sympathy to all his family!

So very sorry to hear of Gord's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.  We will always remember Gord's kindness to Dad. He enjoyed those phone calls so very much!   

                                      Sincere condolences,

                                                             Abe and Robin

So Sorry to hear this, Gord was always a pleasure to talk to! Sorry for your loss. Virtual Hugs to all!

Mrs. Cayley and family..so sad to hear this news and sending my deepest condolences in your time of grief.

I have fond fond memories of Mr. C and will treasure them always..from the hallowed halls of LCPS and being able to be taught woodworking to the band.  I learned a lot from Mr. C and have carried those teachings always. 

May you RIP 

"Blackie" will have more meaning now.

Liz Black-Petrie

Our sympathy to you.  A great man, that did so much for his community.  Great band leader also.  He gave so many children the privilege to learn music, which many would not have had,  Too bad they don't teach shop anymore.

I can still hear the words "By the left quick march" and see Mr. "C" waving his baton that indicated it was time to "mingle" with the audience.  So many great memories of a man who raised and inspired several generations of children to learn and love music.  It is with the deepest respect for this great man that I send my heartfelt condolences to you all at this time.  He left a huge legacy and he will live on in our hearts as a huge icon of this community forever.. Hugs to you all.... Julie Kuik

I was saddened to hear of Gord's passing. He was one in a million. I have many fond memories of Gord. He will be missed. My heartfelt condolences to the family.

Mrs C, Eric, David, Mary Lynn and families.  
I was very sad to hear of Mr C's passing!  He will truly be missed! Mr C will always have a special place in my heart and my memories!  Between being my Vice-principal, Shop teacher, band leader and neighbour, he had a large part in watching me grow up!  
Even after I left home, he always seemed happy to see me when I came back to town and especially when I brought the girls over!  
Please know that my thoughts are with you.  Please also keep me posted as to when the memorial might be.  
Mandy, Graham, and the girls 😥

Our heartfelt condonences to Aunt Laura Lee, cousins Eric, MaryLynn, David and their families,  We have many wonderful memories of Uncle Gord to treasure.  A true gentleman.

love, Vicki and Blake

My heart is broken for the entire Cayley family...

Mr Cayley -  he was definitely somebody! So loved by his students, his community, his musicians, and his family.  I was and am so lucky to have known him. I will carry the lessons he taught me forever in my heart. 

LauraLee, Eric, David , MaryLynn and families.

Our thoughts are with all of you at this sad time for your family.Gord was a special guy and will be missed and fondly remembered by all who were privileged to know him. Wrapping you in virtual hugs !