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Stephen Rafuse

Birth	:	27 Sep 1840 Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	25 Feb 1912 Parkdale, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Pioneer Cemetery, Parkdale, Lunenburg County, Canada
Inscription	:	RAFUSE Stephen September 27, 1840. February 25, 1912. Transcribed by Rosemary Rafuse
Description	:	Stephen Rafuse Progress Enterprise On Sunday, February 25, Mr. Stephen Rafuse passed away at his home in Parkdale. He had reached the age of seventy-one. He was born at North West in 1840, the youngest of eight brothers of whom only three now survive. At the age of fifteen he came with his parents to Parkdale, then called Foster Settlement. Here he afterward took up a farm on which he spent his remaining years. Mr.Rafuse was twice married, first to Elisabeth Barkhouse by whom he had seven children. Of these two only survive him. His second wife was... Read More	Stephen Rafuse Progress Enterprise On Sunday, February 25, Mr. Stephen Rafuse passed away at his home in Parkdale. He had reached the age of seventy-one. He was born at North West in 1840, the youngest of eight brothers of whom only three now survive. At the age of fifteen he came with his parents to Parkdale, then called Foster Settlement. Here he afterward took up a farm on which he spent his remaining years. Mr.Rafuse was twice married, first to Elisabeth Barkhouse by whom he had seven children. Of these two only survive him. His second wife was Mary Cecelia Foster who survives him. Of this union were born six children, five of whom survive. Mr. Rafuse was a devoted member of the New Germany Baptist Church. He was baptized thirty-five years ago by the late Rev. W.E. Hall. He was a man of strong faith, upright character, and blameless life. He was a good citizen, a liberal in politics, and a friend to all. His fuenral was largely attended, and was conducted by his pastor, Rev. D.H. Simpson, who spoke from Rev. 14:18. (written on obit - 1912) Rosemary Rafuse

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Stephen Rafuse's memorial is located at: Pioneer Cemetery, Parkdale, Lunenburg County, Canada.
When did Stephen Rafuse death?
Stephen Rafuse death on 25 Feb 1912 in Parkdale, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Family Members:

Parent

Magdalene Spidle Rafuse

(1799 - 1868)

Spouse

Elisabeth Barkhouse Rafuse

(1842 - 1883)

Mary "Cecilla" Foster Rafuse

(1856 - 1946)

Siblings

(1822 - 1889)

(1825 - 1913)

(1831 - 1878)

(1837 - 1913)

Children

(unknow - 1870)

(unknow - 1874)

(1866 - 1890)

(1877 - 1904)

Sankey E. R. M. Rafuse

(1880 - 1882)

(1887 - 1974)

(1891 - 1990)

(1894 - 1895)

(1897 - 1986)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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

2. Auburndale Cemetery
Auburndale, Lunenburg County, Canada

3. Baker Settlement Cemetery
Bakers Settlement, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4584000, -64.1735200

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

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

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

7. Bayport Cemetery
Bayport, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4898900, -64.1152100

8. All Saints Anglican Church Cemetery
Bayswater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4479400, -64.4228800

9. All Saints First Cemetery
Bayswater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4468900, -64.4110800

10. Boutilier Cemetery
Bayswater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3591194, -64.2590942

11. Swissair Crash Victims Mass Burial Site
Bayswater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3618000, -64.2657300

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

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

14. United Church Cemetery Beech Hill
Beech Hill, Lunenburg County, Canada

15. Big Tancook Island Cemetery
Lunenburg County, Canada
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
Blockhouse, Lunenburg County, Canada
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