Jane Palmer Cayford passed away on November 17, 2024, at the age of 78.

Jane was a longtime and extremely active member of the Acadia and Wolfville community. Jane joked that she was put on a train to Acadia University in 1963, suitcase in hand, and never left.

After completing her BA and BEd degrees at Acadia, she took a job at the university and worked her way up to the position of Registrar. She was the first women to hold this role in Canada.

In the Registrar’s Office, she was the face of Acadia University for many students, helping them to navigate the challenges of their undergraduate degrees. She also became the go to person for both new and experienced faculty. As Registrar, she led the move to essential but challenging innovation during a time of rapid change in information technology.

“Jane was kind, compassionate, fair, and supportive of her staff,” says Peggy Jolley (Registrar’s Office). “Jane was a wonderful woman who raised three wonderful daughters. She lived a full life and will be missed by the Acadia and Wolfville communities.”

A short service, with livestream, followed by a celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m., December 1st in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. Donations in memory of Jane may be made to the Valley Regional Hospital Foundation, Valley Hospice Foundation, Deep Roots Music Cooperative or a charity of your choice.

For more on Jane’s life and legacy, and to publicly share your condolences, you can read her obituary on the White Family Funeral Home website.