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Irene Audrey Rafuse Clayton

Birth	:	15 Apr 1923 Youngs Cove, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	2 Nov 2020 Middleton, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Hillside Cemetery, Parkers Cove, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.8309910, -65.4943040
Description	:	Irene Audrey Clayton- 97, died peacefully at the Heart of the Valley Nursing Home, Middleton, on November 2, 2020. She is now with her Savior whom she loved. Irene was born April 15, 1923 in Young’s Cove. She was the daughter of the late Victor Rafuse and the late Susie (Guest) Rafuse of Young’s Cove. In 1940, she would marry Edison and raise four children. She is survived by her children, Norma McLean (Ronald) of Halifax, Loretta Vidito (Ernest) of Young’s Cove, Paul (Valerie) of Young’s Cove; daughter-in-law, Judy, Upper Clements; sister, Gloria Sarty (Reginald) of Young’s Cove; sister-in-law,... Read More	Irene Audrey Clayton- 97, died peacefully at the Heart of the Valley Nursing Home, Middleton, on November 2, 2020. She is now with her Savior whom she loved. Irene was born April 15, 1923 in Young’s Cove. She was the daughter of the late Victor Rafuse and the late Susie (Guest) Rafuse of Young’s Cove. In 1940, she would marry Edison and raise four children. She is survived by her children, Norma McLean (Ronald) of Halifax, Loretta Vidito (Ernest) of Young’s Cove, Paul (Valerie) of Young’s Cove; daughter-in-law, Judy, Upper Clements; sister, Gloria Sarty (Reginald) of Young’s Cove; sister-in-law, Barbara Rafuse; brother-in-law, Doug Walker; eight grandchildren, Timothy McLean (Kim) and Nicole Deering (Mike), both of Halifax, Andrew (Shelly) and Trevor Vidito, both of Young’s Cove, Tina Hatchard ( Darren dec.), Annapolis Royal , Julie Putnam (Nathan), Upper Clements, Steven Clayton (Allyson), Cape Breton and Jenna Sipkema (Luc), Moncton, NB; 16 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Irene was predeceased by her loving husband Edison, and infant daughter, Rosalee Ann; son, Richard; grandson, Jeremy McLean; six sisters and brothers, Eleanor (Ross), Angus Rafuse (Pearl), Hallett Rafuse, Hilton Rafuse (Clara), Marion Walker and Yvonne Thibodeau (George). Irene was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Lake Brook Baptist Church and later, when Lake Brook closed, Parker’s Cove Baptist Church. She taught Sunday school for many years and was a life member of the Women’s Missionary Society. She loved to play Hawaiian guitar and the mouth organ at Kitchen parties at her home with Edison on the fiddle. She played the mouth organ at the nursing home well into her nineties. She loved to quilt and hook mats and seat covers with Edison. In earlier years, she was the family hairdresser cutting anyone’s hair who asked her, free of charge. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and babysat when they were small. They loved going to her home and loved her very much. She always thought of each one with a gift at Christmas, a treat at Easter, their birthdays and Valentine’s Day. She as very content at Heart of the Valley Nursing Home and always expressed how good the staff were to her. She mentioned several times how one of her caregivers leaned down and kissed her on the cheek once, she thought that was so special. Thank you to the staff for taking such good care of Mom. A funeral service will be held 2 pm, Saturday November 7, at the Parker’s Cove Baptist Church, with Pastor Mark Elley officiating. Interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Parker’s Cove. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hillside Cemetery or Women’s Missionary Society. Online condolences may be sent to www.kaulbachfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Irene Audrey Rafuse Clayton's memorial is located at: Hillside Cemetery, Parkers Cove, Annapolis County, Canada.
When did Irene Audrey Rafuse Clayton death?
Irene Audrey Rafuse Clayton death on 2 Nov 2020 in Middleton, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Latitude: 44.8309910
Longitude: -65.4943040

Family Members:

Parent

Victor F. Rafuse

(1903 - 1989)

Susie D. Guest Rafuse

(1904 - 2001)

Spouse

Edison Lorn Clayton

(1912 - 1987)

Siblings

Eleanor Agnes Rafuse Clayton

(1925 - 2006)

Hallet W. Rafuse

(1931 - 2017)

Hilton E. Rafuse

(1934 - 2005)

Yvonne Elizabeth Thibodeau

(1939 - 1996)

Children

Norma Merlyn Clayton McLean

(1941 - unknow)

Rosalie Clayton

(1948 - 1948)

Richard Lorn “Rick, Ricky” Clayton

(1959 - 2019)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lakebrook Cemetery
Parkers Cove, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8336020, -65.4900910

2. Condon Cemetery
Youngs Cove, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8401704, -65.4726969

3. Hudson Burial Ground
Parkers Cove, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8141100, -65.5236200

4. Young's Cove Cemetery
Youngs Cove, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8527526, -65.4597824

5. Parker Mountain Cemetery
Parkers Cove, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8079000, -65.5277240

6. Milner Cemetery
Parkers Cove, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8100330, -65.5366070

7. Troop Burial Ground
Belleisle, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8011200, -65.4292700

8. Crow Harbour Cemetery
Granville Centre, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7854600, -65.4442200

9. Pioneer Cemetery
Granville Centre, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7932300, -65.4320400

10. Hillsburn Cemetery
Hillsburn, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7993680, -65.5643290

11. Wadeville Cemetery
Granville Centre, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7826810, -65.4406310

12. All Saints Anglican Graveyard
Granville Centre, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7714800, -65.4674300

13. Bent Cemetery
Youngs Cove, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8719600, -65.4200150

14. Parker Gilliatt Cemetery
Granville Ferry, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7606300, -65.5052700

15. St. Mary's Anglican Church Graveyard
Belleisle, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8021260, -65.3996630

16. Troop-Hall Cemetery
Granville Ferry, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7574800, -65.5066600

17. Gesner Cemetery
Belleisle, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8098110, -65.3894570

18. Hardwick Burial Ground
Moschelle, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7512400, -65.4758100

19. St. Paul's Parish of Rosette Anglican Graveyard
Round Hill, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7680320, -65.4191150

20. Harris Cemetery
Moschelle, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7498890, -65.4643330

21. Longley Cemetery
Upper Granville, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8095000, -65.3792000

22. St. Louis Cemetery
Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7464600, -65.5159030

23. Round Hill Cemetery
Round Hill, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7718290, -65.4059540

24. DeLancey Burial Ground
Tupperville, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7909990, -65.3835770