Obituary of Guy-Albert Rafuse

Guy "Ray" Rafuse died peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital on December 8, 2003, after a brief illness, six days after his ninety-fourth birthday. Ray was born and spent his early years in Conqueral Bank, Nova Scotia. At the age of sixteen, he moved to New York City and worked at the Bell Labs. During the depression, he returned to Bridgewater Nova Scotia where he ran his own Photographic Studio. At the beginning of the war, he moved to Montreal to work with Northern Electric, where he met Fernande (Cote), who was to become his beloved wife, his constant companion, and his closest friend. He and Fern were married after the war, and enjoyed over fifty-seven years of happiness together. Together they raised a son, Robert, to whom they gave all the opportunities they never had. Ray retired from Northern in 1970, enjoyed a long and active retirement, and only recently moved into a retirement home with Fern. He is survived by his loving wife, his son Robert and his daughter-in-law Judy. The family would like to thank the staff of the Griffith-McConnell Residence, as well as the nurses doctors at St. Mary's who comforted him in his final days. At Ray's own request, there will be no service visitation. For all those who knew Ray, please take time to remember him as he was: strong, quiet, private, determined; a great father, and a loving husband.