Gary Ronald Rafuse

Born in: Alberta, Canada

Passed away in: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Passed away on: 07/02/2010

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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• Donna MacArthur

  
  "Dear Shirley & Family, I was saddened to hear of Gary's death. I know he fought a valiant battle. I have been at my sister's place in Florida since the end of December, and I'm still here. I believe you know them from Summerside Baptist Church (Carol and Clayton Nunn). For that reason, I didn't attend Gary's funeral or visiting hours, but I was thinking of you and praying for you. I do hope that God will continue to wrap His comforting arms around you. I'll see you soon, as I'm home on the 19th. Love, Donna"

• Cornerstone Church Family and Friends

  
  "Angela, Andy and family.... Thinking of you all and praying for strength for you as you mourn your Dad's passing...yet celebrate his life..and his freedom from illness and victory in Christ."

• Paula Kays

  
  "Dear Shirley: I am praying that the Lord will uphold you all during this difficult time. We have had many conversations and you know that we as a Bible Study Group and also as individual friends are there for you and for Angela, her family members and for Gary's family as well. We love you and please know that Gary was loved by each of us as well, and I know that you will miss him and the family will miss him. His suffering is ended now."

• Ken Howard

  
  "Sorry to hear of your loss. Regards Ken"

• valerie axworthy

  
  "So sorry to hear about your dad and grandfather. Our sympathy goes out to you Angela, Andy, April, Alex, Amber and Ashley and to the rest of the family. (Sorry I will not be able to attend visiting hours because I'm down with the flu, but our prayers are with you.) Love Valerie & Kevin Hugs "

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  Dan and Dorothy Smith

  
  "Sympathy extended to Shirley and family. Dorothy worked with Gary "just a few years ago" and Dan knew him also through the bank. May memories shared at this time help you through this difficult period. Hugs to all."

• allanðel Blatch

  
  "we wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to Shirley,Angela,Andy&children,alsoHattie&all the family."