Marguerite Deborah Nye-Corgan

YORK – Marguerite Deborah Nye-Corgan, 73, of York, passed away on Sept. 13, 2023.

Deborah was born on May 14, 1950 in Washington D.C. to the late Senator Gerald P. Nye and Marguerite Johnson Nye. Deborah graduated with a degree in English from the University of Maryland and later studied Music and Voice and earned her post graduate degree in Secondary Education from California State University.

Deborah was full of warmth and grace, was steadfast and strong and lived a life of curiosity. A lifelong learner, with a brilliant mind, Deborah often offered a unique perspective. She was a master nurturer of her children, grandchildren, husband, home, gardens and this Earth. She was also a creator of magic, a prolific writer, a talented artist and a gifted vocalist. She was often behind the scenes, creating magical moments and precious memories for all of us lucky to be loved by her.

Deborah placed great value on traditions and telling the stories of those who came before. She held a deep compassion for not just her immediate family and loved ones but for the Earth and all its creatures. She donated her money and blood and time to causes she held dear: PBS, the American Red Cross, the Nye Family in America, genealogy and ancestry research.

Wherever she lived, from California to Kennebunk to West Hartford, Conn., she took care of the neighborhood children and they all adored her. Her final home in York was full of toys and books and bunkbeds for when the grandchildren would be old enough to spend the night. She surrounded her house with beautiful gardens and just loved the water and woods behind it. It was her dream, in her final chapter, to live near natural water and trees and in a place the grandchildren wanted to visit. And so it was.

Deborah’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and in nature. She loved rocks, water, the trees and a good rainstorm.

Deborah is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, John A. F. Corgan; her five children and their spouses, John and Michelle Corgan, Katharine Corgan and Vito Pellerito, Alex and Amanda Corgan, Erin Corgan and Paul Corgan; and nine beloved grandchildren, Ella, Lena, Nora, Giorgio, Giuliana, Gianluca, Gabriella, Emma and Hudson. She is also survived by her loving brother, Richard Nye.

Deborah left this world much too soon but we will all honor her legacy by creating magic for the little ones around us, taking care of one another and taking care of our beautiful Earth.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2 Lord St., Kennebunk.

In lieu of flowers,

the family requests that donations be made in Deborah’s memory to the American Chestnut

Foundation; or the

Nye Family of

America Association.