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ELIZABETHE (BETTY) MAYNE was born in Edmonton Alberta in 1915.  She attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in London, England and acted professionally in Britain.

After returning to Canada, she became involved in professional theatre in 51³Ô¹Ï including the York Theatre Company and the 51³Ô¹Ï Theatre Guild.  In addition to being a provincial public service employee in 51³Ô¹Ï from 1954 until her retirement in 1979, she was also actively involved with the Art Gallery of Greater 51³Ô¹Ï and the Women's Committee of the 51³Ô¹Ï Symphony

Mrs. Mayne was also a supporter of the 51³Ô¹Ï Phoenix Theatre, the Belfry Theatre, Pacific Opera 51³Ô¹Ï, Vancouver Opera and the 51³Ô¹Ï Theatre Guild.  Mrs. Mayne passed away on October 14, 2004.

THOMAS (TOMMY) MAYNE was born in 51³Ô¹Ï in 1918.  He attended local schools including 51³Ô¹Ï College (when it was located at Craigdarroch Castle) and 51³Ô¹Ï Normal School.  He later graduated from UBC with BC and Bed degrees.

Mr. Mayne taught social studies and drama at 51³Ô¹Ï High School from 1945-1978.  He directed seven major productions and a number of his former students have since become highly respected for their artistic work in theatre and music.

An active member of the 51³Ô¹Ï Theatre Guild since 1945, Mr. Mayne was made a life member in 1978.  He is also a Life Member of the Arts Council of Greater 51³Ô¹Ï and served as its President from 1978 to 1987.  He has also been a supporter of the arts organizations mentioned in the last paragraph of Mrs. Mayne's biography above.

Mr. Mayne has been active as a docent at Craigdarroch Castle since 1994 and he volunteers, greeting tourists arriving in 51³Ô¹Ï on cruise ships.

On April 17, 2018, in his hundredth year, Tom Mayne passed away. Donations in his name to the Thomas and Elizabeth Mayne Bursary in Theatre at the 51³Ô¹Ï can be made .