Faye Coutts Graff
October 29, 1949 – September 19, 2019
Faye Coutts Graff, 69, of Dunkirk passed away September 19, 2019. She was born October 29, 1949 in Honesdale, PA to George Elliott and Christine Janet (MacDonald) Coutts. Faye was raised in Paupack, PA and graduated from Paupack High School. Following high school, she attended West Chester State Teacher’s College and spent her junior year studying abroad in France. Faye graduated with a teaching degree with a specialty in French. She married Gary Graff on June 24, 1972 and they lived in Scientists Cliff for several years before purchasing property and building their home in Dunkirk. She was employed as a French and English teacher at Calvert and Northern High School for many years. Faye also worked as a substitute teacher, an in-home teacher, and helped drive students to schools outside of Calvert County. She loved her property and enjoyed feeding the birds and wildlife every day. She also enjoyed crocheting, and traveling. Faye was a devoted wife and mother who lived for her family and she will be greatly missed.
Faye is survived by her husband Gary Graff of Dunkirk, sons Jonathan Graff and wife Kate of Fincastle, VA and Benjamin Graff of Mobile, AL, grandchildren Zachary, Iain, and Nathanial, sisters Nan Brown and Dulcie Nichols and brother George Coutts.
Donations in Faye’s name may be made to The Cornell Lab of Ornithology at the link and address below.
Visitation
Monday, September 23, 2019
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
&
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Services
- Life Celebration Visitation
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Contributions
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology
159 Sapsucker Woods Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Condolences
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20 Sep 2019
3:16pm
Faye was a faithful wife, loving mother, and the most wonderful grandmother Zachary could have. She was also a great influence in my life, providing me invaluable advice, support and encouragement. She inspired my love of all things nature, and when I go fill my own bird feeders, I will always think of her.
I miss her and the wonderful conversations we had so much. She will never be forgotten.
Gary, Jon, Ben, I’m so very sorry , you all have my love.
City
Grasonville
State
Maryland
21 Sep 2019
12:05am
Sorry! Let your memories bring you closer. Peace to all who loved her.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
21 Sep 2019
8:34am
Mr. Graff: So sorry for your loss. I remember Faye when she taught school. prayers with you and your family.
Shirley Slusher
City
Dunkirk
State
MD
21 Sep 2019
10:22am
May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
City
Muskegon
State
MI
21 Sep 2019
12:17pm
As the oldest cousin in the Coutts family I always admired and looked up to Faye. My wife, Jane, and I are saddened by this loss and our prayers go out to Gary and family, and to Nan, Dulcie, George and their families. May God’s peace and love be with you all.
City
Staatsburg
State
NY
21 Sep 2019
2:37pm
Graff Family, my sincerest sympathy and prayers. Faye was one of my favorite people.
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
MD
21 Sep 2019
7:34pm
We are very sorry we never could meet her….our thoughts are with the family…we are sending strength and lot of love!
City
Moss Point
State
Ms
23 Sep 2019
9:53am
I am so sorry, Gary, this is devastating news. Faye was a wonderful person. I will never forget her voice! She had the most terrific ability to calm MY nerves by just talking with me. She has always been such a supportive person, she has been there for her family, her community, her friends, her coworkers, and any one in between. She will be missed.
I am thankful or the opportunity to have known you both. My thoughts are with you and your sons at this difficult time.
City
Port Republic
State
Maryland
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Faye was a faithful wife, loving mother, and the most wonderful grandmother Zachary could have. She was also a great influence in my life, providing me invaluable advice, support and encouragement. She inspired my love of all things nature, and when I go fill my own bird feeders, I will always think of her.
I miss her and the wonderful conversations we had so much. She will never be forgotten.
Gary, Jon, Ben, I’m so very sorry , you all have my love.
Sorry! Let your memories bring you closer. Peace to all who loved her.
Mr. Graff: So sorry for your loss. I remember Faye when she taught school. prayers with you and your family.
Shirley Slusher
May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
As the oldest cousin in the Coutts family I always admired and looked up to Faye. My wife, Jane, and I are saddened by this loss and our prayers go out to Gary and family, and to Nan, Dulcie, George and their families. May God’s peace and love be with you all.
Graff Family, my sincerest sympathy and prayers. Faye was one of my favorite people.
We are very sorry we never could meet her….our thoughts are with the family…we are sending strength and lot of love!
I am so sorry, Gary, this is devastating news. Faye was a wonderful person. I will never forget her voice! She had the most terrific ability to calm MY nerves by just talking with me. She has always been such a supportive person, she has been there for her family, her community, her friends, her coworkers, and any one in between. She will be missed.
I am thankful or the opportunity to have known you both. My thoughts are with you and your sons at this difficult time.