With much sadness and also with thanksgiving for a life well
lived, the family of Kathleen Grace (MacRae) Estabrooks, announce her
death on October 6, 2021 at the age of 92 following a period of
declining health. Kaye, as she was known to most, was born
July 17, 1929 in Black River Bridge, NB, the
3rd of seven daughters of the late John Duncan
(J.D.) and Isabel (Fowlie) MacRae.
Pre-deceased by her husband Glenn (Feb 2021) she is survived
by her 3 children, Bruce (Stephanie) and their 2 children, Alexander
and Andrew of Riverview, NB, Rev. Susan of Florenceville-Bristol, NB
and Greig (Manon) and their 2 children Christopher and Victoria of St.
Lazare, Quebec. She is also survived by 3 sisters, Nan
(Cameron MacDonald), Betty (Late Robert Searle) Edna (Reginald Drew) a
brother-in-law, Dale Estabrooks as well as many cousins, nieces and
nephews. She was pre-deceased by her parents, 3 sisters,
Edith (Edie) MacQuarrie, Shirley Donnelly and Roberta (Bertie) Walsh
as well as a daughter-in-law Carolyn.
Following Graduation from Miramichi Rural High School, Kaye
taught school under a local license. After graduation from
New Brunswick Teacher’s College in Fredericton, she taught
in Bayside (near Hardwicke) and Hillsborough for several years until
she chose to pursue nursing. In 1953 she graduated from the
Moncton Hospital School of Nursing. Shortly after, she pursued post
graduate courses in psychiatric nursing at the Nova Scotia
Hospital. She then accepted a position as nursing
instructor at the Moncton Hospital School of Nursing where she worked
until starting her family in the early 1960s. In 1955, she
was commissioned as an officer of the Royal Canadian Army Medical
Corps. After her children were all in school, she returned to the
Moncton Hospital where she worked on a number of different units in
addition to being a nursing supervisor until her retirement in 1993.
She was an active member of Mountain View United Church, a
life member of UCW (Unit Catherine), a former elder, a Sunday School
Teacher, member of the Group Committee for the Scouting movement and a
member of several lay committees to mentor candidates for
ministry. No matter the task, Kaye carried her
responsibilities with the upmost patience, integrity and
compassion.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the
caring staff of the Salvation Army Lakeview Manor where Kaye resided
over the last four years. The care she received there was
second to none, and mom certainly appreciated all the extra effort
made to ensure her comfort during her stay.
Visitation will be at Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain
Rd, Moncton (858-1995) on Saturday October 9, 2021 from 10:00 am to
11:15 am, followed by a Service to celebrate and honour
Kaye’s life, taking place at 11:30 am from Fergusons Funeral
Home Chapel. Interment will take place at the Black River
Community Cemetery, Black River Bridge, NB. For those
wishing to attend the visitation and service, proof of complete
vaccination and government I.D. must be shown and masks must be
worn. Entrance through the front doors is preferred in order
to comply with validation of vaccination.
In memory of Kaye, donations to the Salvation Army lakeview
Manor, Mountain View United Church or The Friends of the Moncton
Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences for the
Family may be shared on the Fergusons Funeral Home Facebook page or
at
www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Kathleen Kaye G Estabrooks 1929 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Moncton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick