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.
Fran (Valanidas) Armstrong
September 23 – Obituary: Faye Coutts Graff
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.
Stefanie Simone and Matt
September 21 – Obituary: Faye Coutts Graff
We are very sorry we never could meet her….our thoughts are with the family…we are sending strength and lot of love!
Mercine Marshall
September 21 – Obituary: Faye Coutts Graff
Graff Family, my sincerest sympathy and prayers. Faye was one of my favorite people.
Dave Coutts
September 21 – Obituary: Faye Coutts Graff
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.
Betty Stoneburner
September 21 – Obituary: Faye Coutts Graff
May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Shirley Slusher
September 21 – Obituary: Faye Coutts Graff
Mr. Graff: So sorry for your loss. I remember Faye when she taught school. prayers with you and your family.
Shirley Slusher
william T. Halstead
September 21 – Obituary: Faye Coutts Graff
Sorry! Let your memories bring you closer. Peace to all who loved her.
Jessica Jackson
September 20 – Obituary: Faye Coutts Graff
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.
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