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Philip Edward Rafuse

Birth	:	18 Jan 1873 Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	23 Oct 1948 Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.3819400, -64.5285800
Description	:	Philip E. Rafuse Halifax Herald Bridgewater, October 24- A prominent retired business man, Philip E. Rafuse, passed away at his residence on Queens Street Saturday, following a brief illness. Mr. Rafuse was born 74 years ago at Conquerall Bank, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Rafuse. He was identified throughout his business life with lumbering interests in western Nova Scotia, first with E.D. Davison ans Sons, then in charge of shipping with the Davison Lumber Company, and in more recent years a partner in the firm of Rafuse and Crouse. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church;... Read More	Philip E. Rafuse Halifax Herald Bridgewater, October 24- A prominent retired business man, Philip E. Rafuse, passed away at his residence on Queens Street Saturday, following a brief illness. Mr. Rafuse was born 74 years ago at Conquerall Bank, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Rafuse. He was identified throughout his business life with lumbering interests in western Nova Scotia, first with E.D. Davison ans Sons, then in charge of shipping with the Davison Lumber Company, and in more recent years a partner in the firm of Rafuse and Crouse. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church; a Past Master of Acacia Lodge, A.F. and A.M., No. 39; an ardent member of the Bridgewater Curling Club; and an active supporter of the Progressive Conservative Party, and always took a keen interest in all community affairs. Mr. Rafuse is survived by his widow, the former Mrs. Margaret Dibble Kelley, and three daughters of a former marriage: Mildred, Mrs. T.E. Brown , Bridgewater; Thelma, Mrs. A.G. Jacobi, Waterloo, Ontario; and Phyllis, Mrs. C.A. Wile, Conquerall Bank; also two sisters, Stella, Mrs. Myles Peck, who made her home with him; Florence, Mrs. A.H. Clements; and a brother, Otto C. Rafuse, both of Montreral. A sister, Hattie, Mrs. Willis Snyder and two brothers, Captain Alton and Dr. Wallace N., predeceased him. A short funeral service will be held at his late residence at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with a service at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church at 2:30 p.m. With thanks to Rosemary Rafuse. Bridgewater Bulletin October 1948 Prominent Citizen Passed Away On Saturday Philip E. Rafuse Friends in Bridgewater and throughout the County of Lunenburg were shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of Philip E. Rafuse, retired lumberman, which occurred at his home on Queen Street, at nine o'clock on Saturday evening. Apparently in good health, he was seized with a severe heart attack on Friday morning and passed peacefully away the following evening. For the past nine years Mr. Rafuse had suffered from a cardiac condition. He was possessed of a kind, happy and genial disposition, and will be greatly missed in the community where he took a keen interest in everything pertaining to its welfare and promotion. Honest in his business relations, he was well and favourably known along the South Shore of Nova Scotia, where he had a host of friends who will mourn his passing. Born at Conquerall Bank, 74 years ago, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Rafuse. Throughout his life he was associated with the lumbering interests of the County; first with the well-known firm of E.D. Davison & Sons, Bridgewater and later with the Davison Lumber Co., also of this town, where he had charge of shipping operations. In more recent years he was connected with Wynn A. Crouse in the lumber business, under the company name Rafuse & Crouse. In religion Mr. Rafuse was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, and in politics was an ardent supporter of the Progressive-Conservative party. He was a Past Master of Acacia Lodge, A.F. & A.M. and an enthusiastic member of the Bridgewater Curling Club. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss J. Jennie Holmes of Bridgewater. By this union there were three daughters, all of whom survive. They are Thelma, Mrs. A. G. Jacobi, of Waterloo, Ont.; Mildred, Mrs. T. E. Brown of Bridgewater; and Phyllis, Mrs. C.A. Wile of Conquerall Bank. Also surviving are his widow, the former Mrs. Margaret Dibble Kelley and a step-son, B. William C. Kelley, of Bridgewater; two sisters, Stella, Mrs. Myles Peck who made her home with her brother; and Florence, Mrs. A. H. Clements, of Montreal, and a younger brother, Otto C. Rafuse of Montreal. There are also two grandchildren. The funeral will be held from St. Paul's Church at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, following a short service at the residence. The pastor Rev. C.H. Whitteker will officiate and the choir, under the direction of the organist and director, Miss Gladys Conrad, will sing the hymns. Interment will take place in Brookside Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers, G.W. Holmes, George A. Hubley, H.B. Verge, S.S. Rafuse, E.G. Leaman, W.A. Crouse and D.A. O'Neil. Active pall-bearers A. M. Olive, J.H. Smith, Cecil W. Cook, W.P. Bickle, T. Guy and C. N. Corkum. (Written below Oct. 23, 1948). Transcribed by Linda Bedford

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Family Members:

Parent

Philip Edward Rafuse

(1843 - 1901)

Emma Mary Ann Elizabeth Rafuse

(1850 - 1931)

Spouse

Margaret Neil Allen Rafuse

(1889 - 1959)

Jessie Ann Holmes Rafuse

(1876 - 1929)

Siblings

Capt Alton Henry Rafuse

(1870 - 1931)

Stella M Rafuse Peck

(1871 - 1965)

Wallace N Rehfuss

(1876 - 1939)

Hattie E Rafuse Snyder

(1883 - 1912)

Children

Mildred Evelyn Rafuse Brown

(1902 - 1978)

Phyllis Emma Rafuse Wile

(1910 - 1964)

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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