Byron B. Rafuse
Byron B. RAFUSE. 85, of East Chester, passed away peacefully in the
ALC Unit of the Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital on Friday,
November 29, 2019.
Born in East Chester, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary
(Chase) Rafuse.
He was a retired employee of LP CanExel in East River, having worked
there for 31 years. He was an avid hunter; each year at deer hunting
season he always looked forward to getting ‘his’ deer. The
highlight of his hunting experiences was a trip to Newfoundland where
he bagged a trophy sized Bull Moose. He enjoyed spending time with his
grandchildren and working on his woodland cutting wood.
He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Ross (John) and son, Peter
Rafuse (Vivian). He was Grampy to his grandchildren, Michael, Barry,
Nicole, Aaron, Angela and Amy; great-grandchildren, Laila and Emily.
He is also survived by his sister, Rhoda (Day) as well as many nieces
and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Esther (Fitch); daughter, Cathy;
sisters, Kathleen (Brooks) and Nellie (Chandler); brothers, Roland,
Alan and Vincent and nieces, Julie Kelly and Penny Fralic.
Cremation has taken place. No funeral by request. Private family
committal will be held at the Pinehill Baptist Cemetery.
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Death notice for the town of: Mahone-Bay, Province: Nova Scotia