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Loretta Thorne Rafuse
1940-2025
Loving wife, mother and grandmother, Loretta Thorne Rafuse, 84, passed
away peacefully at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg on
April 26th 2025.
Born on August 30th 1940 in Bridgewater, she was a daughter of the
late Lois and Lee Whynot.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Archibald J. Rafuse and in
his words “One Special Lady”. Also survived by her three
children, John L. Rafuse (wife, Sandra Rafuse), Larry J. Rafuse and
Daphne M. Rafuse (husband, Josh Rafuse); grandchildren, April Rafuse,
Stephanie Swinamer (husband, Nathanael Swinamer) and Dylan Rafuse;
sisters, Dorothy B., Linda S., Donna L., Amy H., Lillian J., Deborah
W. and brother, Victor W.
She was predeceased by her mother and father, Lois and Lee Whynot;
brother, Elvert “Roy” Whynot.
Loretta dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing home and
always making sure everyone had their belly’s full and never
went away hungry. She was a very special lady in all our lives. We
will miss her more than words can say.
A visitation and reception will be held 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Thursday,
May 1st 2025 at Mahone Funeral Home, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorial donations be
considered for Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or a charity of your
choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mahone Funeral Home, P.O. Box
200, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0 (902-624-8241). Online
condolences may be sent to the family by visiting:
www.mahonefuneral.ca
She left us very early
Us hoping it wouldn’t prolong
And since she never said good-bye,
It’s hard to think she’s gone.
Oh, too she left us weeping,
Lonely and with aching hearts.
But we know the angels are keeping her,
Where sweet joys will ne’re depart.
In our hearts the memory lingers,
Sweetly, tenderly, fond and true,
There’s not a day, Dear Mother,
That we do not think of you.
Dearest Mother, you left us,
Your smiling face we’ll see no more.
But we will struggle on to meet you
On that Celestial Shore.
. . . . . . .
Please inform the Family of your memorial contribution through our
website.
Your memorial donation payment may then be sent directly
to the requested charity or a charity of your choice.
Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia
112-2719 Gladstone St.
Halifax, NS B3K 4W6
telephone: (902) 422-7961
Toll-free: 1-800-611-6345
Fax: (902) 422-7971
E-mail: alzheimer@asns.ca
MAHONE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE
“Founded in 1883 – Serving the Community for 142 years.”
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