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Mary "Cecilla" Foster Rafuse

Birth	:	25 Jun 1856
Death	:	16 Feb 1946 Parkdale, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Pioneer Cemetery, Parkdale, Lunenburg County, Canada
Inscription	:	M. Cecelia (second wife) June 25, 1856. February 16, 1946. Transcribed by Rosemary Rafuse
Description	:	Mary Cecelia Rafuse Bridgewater Bulletin In the early hours of February 16, there passed to her eternal rest, Mrs. Mary Cecelia Rafuse, widow of the late Stephen Rafuse, at the home of her son, Richmond, at the age of 89 years and 9 months. Mrs.Rafuse had been in poor health for about two years, but the end came quite suddenly. She was the oldest resident of Parkdale, daughte rof the late Avard and Harriet Ann (Millberry) Foster- the Fosters being the first settlers of Foster Settlement, now Parkdale and Maplewood. The late Mrs. Rafuse was a woman of... Read More	Mary Cecelia Rafuse Bridgewater Bulletin In the early hours of February 16, there passed to her eternal rest, Mrs. Mary Cecelia Rafuse, widow of the late Stephen Rafuse, at the home of her son, Richmond, at the age of 89 years and 9 months. Mrs.Rafuse had been in poor health for about two years, but the end came quite suddenly. She was the oldest resident of Parkdale, daughte rof the late Avard and Harriet Ann (Millberry) Foster- the Fosters being the first settlers of Foster Settlement, now Parkdale and Maplewood. The late Mrs. Rafuse was a woman of sterling Christian character, always attending church services as long as health permitted. She was a charter member of the U.B.W.M.U., and a life-long member. For many years she taught a S. class and seldom missed a church service of any kind. She was always ready and willing to help in time of sickness and many benefitted from her kindly acts. Her husband predeceased her 34 years ago. She was the mother of seven children, a daughter, Millie May, died at the age of 18 months, the other surviving children are Alonzo and Ashley, Rumford, Maine; Elgin, Dixfield, Maine; Evan, Somersworth, New Hampshire; and Guy and Richmond, at Parkdale. A brother, Adelbert Foster, Auburndale, Mass.,also survives, also 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren who mourn the loss of a loving mother and grandmother. The funeral service was held at the church on Monday afternoon, February 18, conducted by her pastor, Rev.H.S. Hartlin. The text was chosen by the deceased and marked in her Bible many years ago, the Third Epistle of John, verse 4,"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth." Hymns sung were "The Old Rugged Cross," "Saved by Grace," and "God Be With You." Pall-bearers were the sons, Guy and Richmond, grandsons, Hollis, Harvey and Raymond Rafuse , and Frank Rafuse. Interment was in the family lot, beside her husband. (written on obit - 1946) Rosemary Rafuse

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Mary "Cecilla" Foster Rafuse death on 16 Feb 1946 in Parkdale, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Spouse

Stephen Rafuse

(1840 - 1912)

Children

(1887 - 1974)

(1891 - 1990)

(1894 - 1895)

(1897 - 1986)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint James Anglican Church Cemetery
Aldersville, Lunenburg County, Canada

2. Auburndale Cemetery
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3. Baker Settlement Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4584000, -64.1735200

4. Barss Corner Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4953500, -64.1073200

5. Barss Corner Community Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4838600, -64.1066200

6. Indian Brook Cemetery - Barss Corner
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Coordinate: 44.4892500, -64.1025600

7. Bayport Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4898900, -64.1152100

8. All Saints Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4479400, -64.4228800

9. All Saints First Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4468900, -64.4110800

10. Boutilier Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3591194, -64.2590942

11. Swissair Crash Victims Mass Burial Site
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Coordinate: 44.3618000, -64.2657300

12. Beech Hill United Baptist Church
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Coordinate: 44.4495700, -64.6314500

13. United Baptist Church Cemetery - Beech Hill
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14. United Church Cemetery Beech Hill
Beech Hill, Lunenburg County, Canada

15. Big Tancook Island Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4584000, -64.1735200

16. Old Gates Cemetery
Blandford, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4953500, -64.1073200

17. Old Zinck Cemetery
Blandford, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4838600, -64.1066200

18. Saint Barnabas Anglican Cemetery
Blandford, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4892500, -64.1025600

19. Saint Barnabas Old Anglican Cemetery
Blandford, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4898900, -64.1152100

20. Blockhouse Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4479400, -64.4228800

21. Garden of Rest Cemetery
Blockhouse, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4468900, -64.4110800

22. Lower Blue Rocks Cemetery
Blue Rocks, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3591194, -64.2590942

23. Upper Blue Rocks Cemetery
Blue Rocks, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3618000, -64.2657300

24. Hillside Cemetery
Branch LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4495700, -64.6314500