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William Henry Rafuse

Birth	:	10 Aug 1852 Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	11 Jun 1937 Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.3819400, -64.5285800
Inscription	:	RAFUSE William H. Aug 1852 Jun 1937
Description	:	Chronicle Herald June 1937 William H. Rafuse Bridgewater, June 11 - The news of the death of William H. Rafuse of Conquerall Bank, which took place late Thursday night, was received with sorrow. Mr. Rafuse was one of Conquerall Bank's oldest residents, having reached the ripe old age of 85 years. In earlier life he followed the sea, and for years was Quarter Master on the steamer Bridgewater, Capt. Joshua Oakes. He was a real Nova Scotia sailor, vigorous in health. He had some real thrilling sea experience, sailing with his father, the late Capt. Solomon Rafuse, at the age... Read More	Chronicle Herald June 1937 William H. Rafuse Bridgewater, June 11 - The news of the death of William H. Rafuse of Conquerall Bank, which took place late Thursday night, was received with sorrow. Mr. Rafuse was one of Conquerall Bank's oldest residents, having reached the ripe old age of 85 years. In earlier life he followed the sea, and for years was Quarter Master on the steamer Bridgewater, Capt. Joshua Oakes. He was a real Nova Scotia sailor, vigorous in health. He had some real thrilling sea experience, sailing with his father, the late Capt. Solomon Rafuse, at the age of 14. He was interested in daily events until his health failed. His wife predeceased him May 16th, and the shock hastened the end. He had been seriously ill about one week. Since his wife's death he had been living with his daughter, Mrs. J. S. Simonson of Bridgewater, and the funeral will be held from Mrs. Simonson's home, Sunday afternoon, at 2:30, Rev. G.W. Bullock officiating. Mr. Rafuse who was the son of Angelina Richard, was born at Conquerall Bank and was a member of St. Augustine's Anglican church of that place. He is survived by five sons and one daughter, A.L.Rafuse of Bridgewater; W. Alonzo of Upper LaHave; Maurice B.; Harris S.; Frank M.; of Boston, Mass. and Mrs. J.S. Simonson of Bridgewater. His only sister Elizabeth, wife of Capt. Alonzo Oakes, predeceased him 18 years ago. Transcribed by Linda Bedford

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William Henry Rafuse's memorial is located at: Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Canada.
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William Henry Rafuse death on 11 Jun 1937 in Nova Scotia, Canada
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Latitude: 44.3819400
Longitude: -64.5285800

Family Members:

Parent

Solomon Rafuse

(1828 - 1916)

Angelina Richard Rafuse

(1830 - 1912)

Spouse

Melissa Oaks Rafuse

(1859 - 1937)

Siblings

Elizabeth A. “Bessie” Rafuse Oakes

(1855 - 1920)

Children

Alfred Lawrence Rafuse

(1879 - 1947)

Sybil May Rafuse Simonson

(1891 - 1955)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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

2. Saint Joseph's Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3785600, -64.5303900

3. Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3726110, -64.5000000

4. Hebbville Cemetery
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5. Dayspring Community Cemetery
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6. Maple Leaf Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3647900, -64.4756700

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

8. Acacia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3586110, -64.4566670

9. Newcombville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3752200, -64.6074600

10. Christ Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4312900, -64.4799300

11. Pleasantville Cemetery New
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Coordinate: 44.3372600, -64.4499600

12. Lake Centre Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3142200, -64.4834800

13. Silver Cemetery - Rhodes Corner
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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