Judith Mildred Rafuse
1946-2019
Judith Mildred (Nix) Rafuse – age 73, of New Minas, passed
away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at home. Born in Berwick, she was
a daughter of Phyllis (Ware) Nix, Grandview Manor, and the late Ralph
Nix. Judith graduated from the nursing program at the Yarmouth
Regional Hospital in 1967. She began her career at the Kings Regional
Rehabilitation Centre and in 1992 went to work at the Valley Regional
Hospital, from where she retired in 2006. Judith enjoyed reading,
quilting and spending time with family and especially loved being
“Grammie” to her grandson, Tyler. She is survived by
her husband of 50 years, Greg, New Minas; daughter, Karen (Greg) Ward,
Garlands Crossing; grandson, Tyler and sister, Linda Nix, New Minas.
Besides her father, she was predeceased by her sister, Joyce Ward.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral
service by request. Burial will take place at a later date in the Elm
Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. No flowers, by request. Donations in
memory may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral
Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
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Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia