A. Kathleen “Kaye” Foster
1930-2018
The death of Anna Kathleen “Kaye” Foster occurred on
Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Upper River Valley Hospital. Born
September 4, 1930, in Knowlesville, NB, Kaye was the daughter of the
late Ira and Nellie (Brown) Corey. In addition to her parents, Kaye
was also predeceased by her beloved husband, Paul Foster; their infant
daughter, Melanie; and eleven siblings, Erma, Murray, Wilfred, Robert,
Alice, Norman, Tom, Claude, Warren, Keith, and Gordon.
Kaye is survived by her three sons, Geoffrey, Kris (Wanda), and Stuart
(Trish); five grandchildren, Erin Blaney (Corey), Meredith Graham
(Nathaniel), Kate, Cameron (Andrea), and Elizabeth; and two
great-grandsons, Kian and Quin Blaney. Kaye is also survived by her
brother, Rev. Judson Corey, and sister, Shirley Brooks (Rev. Paul), as
well as numerous nieces, nephew, and extended family.
Kaye was born and raised in Knowlesville until the family moved to
Juniper in 1945, when Kaye was fifteen. She graduated from Juniper
Superior School in 1948 and taught a term at Biggar Ridge School in
order to earn money to attend Normal School. Kaye graduated with a
teaching degree in 1950 and immediately began teaching at the Juniper
School. Kaye loved to reminisce about her adventures teaching grades
1-8 in a one-room school house and was always quick to remind us that
she never had to resort to using the strap in her classroom.
Kaye and Paul married in August 1951 and made their home on Pine
Street for over sixty years. As Paul established his business, Kaye
focused on the task of raising three rambunctious boys. In 1965, once
the youngest of the boys entered school, Kaye began crossing the yard
every day to work in the office with Paul, where she worked until she
retired in 1995.
Kaye was a devoted member of the United Church and was active in the
choir and UCW for decades. As well, Kaye was a long-time member of the
Eastern Star. As a couple, Paul and Kaye loved to travel and were
happiest when entertaining family and friends for potluck dinners,
bridge games, or other activities.
Paul and Kaye loved to spend time at their camp on Miramichi Lake and
did an equal amount of entertaining while there. As well, they enjoyed
spending time in Florida each winter. In both locations, Kaye was most
likely to be spotted in the water, as she loved to swim. All of
Kaye’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren have wonderful
memories of time at the lake.
Visitation will be held from Faith Memorial United Church, 175 Burnham
Road, Florenceville-Bristol, on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, from 4-7
pm. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at
2:00 pm from the church, followed by a reception in the Foster
Fellowship Hall. Rev. Susan Estabrooks will officiate. Interment will
be in the United Church Community Cemetery at a later date.
The family would like to thank Dr. Clay Marco and Dr. Bruce Lockhart
for their compassionate care of Kaye during her time in the hospital.
As well, we would like to thank the caregivers who provided Kaye with
professional yet loving care during her extended stay in the
hospital.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Faith Memorial United Church or the
Alzheimer’s Society would be much appreciated by the family.
www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca (506) 392-1115
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of A Kathleen Kaye Foster 19302018.source
Death notice for the town of: Florenceville-Bristol, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick