Kaye (Corby) Eagan

Kaye’s family sadly announce her passing on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Kaye was born in St. Stephen on March 9, 1944, the daughter of the late Edward "Ted" and Norinne (Crawford) Corby. She is survived by Bill, husband of 56 years, son, Patrick (Caron) of Dartmouth, N.S.,daughter, Lise (Richard) of Ballarat, Australia, cherished grandchildren, Charlotte, Bronwyn and Colin Eagan, and Bridget and Grace Bales. Kaye is also survived by her three Corby brothers, Peter, Bill (Pam) and Ted (Donna) and their extended families.

Kaye thought a great deal of her St. Stephen roots. Her father passed away in 1954 when Kaye was the tender age of 10. Still, she thrived thanks to a positive manner, a courageous mother and a nurturing community. Her attachment to St. Stephen seemed only to grow with time. She fondly remembered friends, teammates, mentors, teachers and coaches.She was especially proud of being a key member of those winning McGeachy-coached Lady Spartans basketball teams of the early ‘60s. When teased that she only lived 17 of her 78 years in St. Stephen, her reply was, "That was enough!"

Professionally, Kaye taught for 34 years, nearly all at the Grade 1 level. She was a natural educator with an easy manner and rapport with younger children .She quickly developed a passion for the teaching of reading. Experience taught her best practices and she never ceased finding gratification in a child’s mastery of reading skills. The admirable results she achieved over 25 years in Moncton schools prepared her well for a transfer to then-District 10 in Charlotte County in 1999, coinciding with Bill’s retirement. Kaye established the first Literacy Coordinator Position in the District, arranging remedial elementary classes and travelling  the district to mentor and model teaching instruction-a rewarding capstone to her career.

Retirement in 2003 gave Kaye the opportunity to enjoy more time with old and new friends in the area, travel, do some volunteer work and enjoy more activities like golf and especially Bridge with her favourite group, The Bridgettes.

In Kaye’s memory the family has established a fund through the Fundy Community Foundation for the promotion of literacy at the elementary school level.

A private Mass of Christian Burial  will be celebrated for the family with burial immediately following at the Milltown Catholic Cemetery.