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Faye Gage Obituary
Faye C. Gage, longtime resident of Darien, CT, passed away on December 27. She was 82 years old.
Born in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of Mary and Paul Cauley. She graduated from Connecticut College and Yale University. For most of her career, she taught at Darien High School and worked as the head of the English department. She later worked in Greenwich at the department of education.
She is survived by her husband, Bartlett; her two sons, Michael and Chris; her brother, Paul; and her granddaughter, Auden.
The family will be having a private funeral. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving or reading a play, a poem, or a novel to someone.
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March 25, 2020
I remember when I used to babysit Mike and Chris. So sorry for your loss. She is with Sam Hougas again.
Ellen Clark
David Gurliacci
January 11, 2020
Faye Gage's family members and friends may find it comforting to know that many appreciative comments about her were posted to the "You know you are from Darien" discussion group on Facebook. It's a "closed" group but easy to join.
Lisa Tullis
January 10, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. "Mrs. Gage" was one of my favorite teachers at DHS in the early 1970's; not only did she nurture my love of reading and writing, but she extended herself as a friend and mentor. My friend and I visited her when she was home with Michael, and that is such a special memory. Many years later my mother was a part of her writing group in Darien and I was happy that we both got to know Faye. She will be missed.
Lauren Acampora
January 7, 2020
I offer my sincere condolences. Mrs. Gage was my 11th grade English teacher in 1991-2 and had a lasting impact on my life. She went above and beyond, not only challenging us students to examine our thoughts on paperto "think deeper"but also to examine our own lives and to choose paths of integrity over conformity. I'll always remember reading Thoreau and Hawthorne in her class and drawing connections with "The Graduate." I sent her a note of thanks when my first book was published a few years ago and hope she saw it. I know I'm just one among many whose lives she touched, and I'm grateful for it.
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January 6, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Faye was a beautiful individual who exemplified compassion and kindness as a teacher, leader and friend. I am grateful to have been a reading teacher during Faye's administration because through her leadership I have learned a great deal about the art of teaching and learning. Faye will forever shine through all of the students and teachers who were fortunate to have worked alongside her. I am blessed to be one of them.
May Faye rest in peace,
Barbara Jacowleff
Nancy (Schott) Benjamin
January 6, 2020
I was a student of Faye's at DHS back in the late 70's. I remember her vividly, and I still have two of the papers I wrote in her class. She helped me delve beneath the surface of the written word and appreciate the beauty in literature. I hope that during my time as a special education teacher, I had a lasting impact on some of my students the way she had on me.
Tracy Bell
January 1, 2020
Faye was a beautiful soul, she will be missed.
Linda Pikul
December 30, 2019
Faye was a gentle, kind and gracious women. I always enjoyed visiting with her and watched her light up when ever she spoke of her sons. Rest in peace Faye. God speed you on your journey home.
Amy Hamblett
December 30, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I was her student at DHS in 1976-1977 and she taught me how to write. I will never forget her. She was one of those teachers who really made a difference in my life. Years ago, when she worked in Greenwich where my dad taught I sent a note of appreciation to her through him. I never heard from her but sincerely hoped she received my heartfelt thanks.
Amy (Hathaway) Hamblett DHS'78
December 30, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Faye was a wonderful mentor and educator who enriched the lives of all she met. She was one of the most innovative writing teachers I have met.
Pat Brennan (GPS)
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