Gary Ronald Rafuse, age 69, died peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, with his loving wife, Shirley, by his side.
He is also survived by his daughter, Angela (Andy) Walker of Cornwall; mother, Hattie Rafuse of Bridgewater, N.S.; twin brother, Phillip Rafuse (Catherine) of Mississauga, ON; and brother, Ed Rafuse (Barbara) of Pentz, N.S. Also left to mourn are his four grandchildren, April, Alex, Amber and Ashley Walker. He was predeceased by his father, Donald Rafuse; and a brother, Freddie, who died as a child.
Gary had a long and successful career with the Royal Bank of Canada with postings in Nova Scotia, P.E.I. and Newfoundland. He retired 12 years ago and enjoyed his retirement years at his cottage in Stanhope.
Gary was an active community volunteer. He was a member of the Charlottetown Y’s Men’s Club, the Charlottetown Curling Club, volunteered with the school breakfast program, served several years on the board of the Acadia Divinity College, and has also served on a number of committees of First Baptist Church.
Resting at the Cutcliffe Funeral Home for visiting hours on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church, Charlottetown, on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in the family plot at Sherwood Cemetery.
If so desired, memorial contributions in Gary’s memory may be made to First Baptist Church or a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca.

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