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Alfred Lawrence Rafuse

Birth	:	12 Dec 1879 Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	1947 Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.3819400, -64.5285800
Inscription	:	RAFUSE Mabel Florence 1884 1944 RAFUSE Alfred Lawrence 1879 1947
Description	:	Chronicle Herald October 1947 Mourn Death of Alfred L. Rafuse Bridgewater, Oct. 28 - Bridgewater lost a leading citizen in the sudden death of Alfred L. Rafuse at his home this morning. Mr. Rafuse was born at Conquerall Bank, Dec. 12,1879, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Rafuse. His wife, the former Mabel Simonson, predeceased him in 1944. He is survived by two sons, Donald of Bridgewater, and Douglas of the staff of the Royal Bank of Canada, Calgary, and by a grand daughter, Elizabeth. He also leaves to mourn their loss a sister, Sybil, Mrs. J.... Read More	Chronicle Herald October 1947 Mourn Death of Alfred L. Rafuse Bridgewater, Oct. 28 - Bridgewater lost a leading citizen in the sudden death of Alfred L. Rafuse at his home this morning. Mr. Rafuse was born at Conquerall Bank, Dec. 12,1879, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Rafuse. His wife, the former Mabel Simonson, predeceased him in 1944. He is survived by two sons, Donald of Bridgewater, and Douglas of the staff of the Royal Bank of Canada, Calgary, and by a grand daughter, Elizabeth. He also leaves to mourn their loss a sister, Sybil, Mrs. J. S. Simonson, Bridgewater, and four brothers, Maurice of Cambridge, Mass.; Frank of Melrose, Mass.; Harris of Somerville, Mass., and Alonzo of Upper LaHave, Nova Scotia. As a young man he started his business career in Bridgewater, first as clerk with Joseph Pattillo, then with George Boyd and later with George Hubley. In 1919 he opened a men's furnishing business of his own. His son, Donald has been associated with him in business and the firm is widely known throughout Nova Scotia. Mr. Rafuse was an adherent of Grace United Church and a member of Acacia Lodge, A.F. and A.M., and of LaHave Lodge I.O.O.F. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Transcribed by Linda Bedford

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Latitude: 44.3819400
Longitude: -64.5285800

Family Members:

Parent

William Henry Rafuse

(1852 - 1937)

Melissa Oaks Rafuse

(1859 - 1937)

Spouse

Mabel Florence Simonson Rafuse

(1884 - 1944)

Siblings

Sybil May Rafuse Simonson

(1891 - 1955)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Brookside Cemetery
Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3819400, -64.5285800

2. Saint Joseph's Catholic Cemetery
Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3785600, -64.5303900

3. Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery
Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3726110, -64.5000000

4. Hebbville Cemetery
Hebbville, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3510700, -64.5384600

5. Dayspring Community Cemetery
Dayspring, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3730300, -64.4808200

6. Maple Leaf Cemetery
Conquerall Bank, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3647900, -64.4756700

7. Redeemer Lutheran Church Cemetery
Conquerall Bank, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3609139, -64.4577333

8. Acacia Cemetery
Conquerall Bank, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3586110, -64.4566670

9. Newcombville Cemetery
Newcombville, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3752200, -64.6074600

10. Christ Anglican Church Cemetery
Maitland, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4312900, -64.4799300

11. Pleasantville Cemetery New
Pleasantville, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3372600, -64.4499600

12. Lake Centre Cemetery
Lake Centre, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3142200, -64.4834800

13. Silver Cemetery - Rhodes Corner
Rhodes Corner, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3776400, -64.4228700

14. Oakhill Cemetery
Conquerall Mills, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3058333, -64.5327777

15. Saint James Anglican Cemetery
Conquerall Mills, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3058333, -64.5327777

16. Old Pleasantville Cemetery - Pleasantville
Pleasantville, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3358800, -64.4394300

17. Pleasantville Cemetery Old
Pleasantville, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3355170, -64.4395810

18. Conquerall Mills Lutheran Church Cemetery
Conquerall Mills, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3022220, -64.5413880

19. Saint Matthew's Presbyterian Cemetery
Conquerall Mills, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3019440, -64.5419440

20. Mulock Cemetery
Rhodes Corner, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3675510, -64.4166670

21. Midville Branch Cemetery
Midville Branch, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4215800, -64.6320500

22. Sweetland Cemetery
Sweetland, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4682400, -64.5079200

23. Middle LaHave Cemetery
Middle LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3308500, -64.4213000

24. Farmville Cemetery
Farmville, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4649900, -64.4690100