Obituary of Kenneth Rafuse

Life Legacy Rafuse – Kenneth Donald – 86, of Waterville, passed away peacefully Tuesday September 23rd, 2014 at Grand View Manor, Berwick. Born in Waterville, he was a son of the late Ard Donald and Jessie (Salsman) Rafuse. Kenneth was a hard working man. He trained in the Army Militia Reserves. He spent his life farming, which he loved. Ken was heavily involved in his community. He was a life member of Waterville Baptist Church, involved in many of its groups; he was a choir member, Sunday School Superintendent and became a Deacon of the church. He was a Scout leader, a member of the Berwick Cemetery Committee, Waterville Recreation Club (Pony Pulls). Ken was well known for singing at many weddings and funerals throughout the Valley. He was a member of several Quartets, (Valley Four & Me, and Kings Ambassadors). Ken will be remembered for his sense of humour and as a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by his son, Paul (Ivy) Rafuse, Waterville; daughter, Betty (John) Lutz, Lake Paul; step-daughter, Edith (Lawrence DeAdder) Lloyd, Grand Pre; brother, Harold Rafuse, Waterville; sisters, Lorraine Toole, Waterville, Lillian (Amos “Bud”) Ewing, Waterville; grandchildren, Jocelyn (Joel Franklin) Steeves, Darcy (Danielle) Rafuse, Kaisa Morrison, Alex Robinson, Hailey Robinson, Erin (Dom) Arsenault, Amanda (Shawn) Skinner, Aimee Neil; great grandchildren, Madisyn , Rhyley, Cohen, Gracie, Kailiegh & Jessie; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Ken was predeceased by his first wife, (Eunice Estabrooks); second wife, Marquerite (Lloyd-Best). Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday September 25th at Serenity Lindsay Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, Berwick Chapel, 192 Commercial Street, Berwick (902-538-9900).Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday September 26th at Waterville Baptist Church, 1243 Mill St., Waterville. Pastor Christina Bigelow officiating. The family respectfully requests that the visitation and funeral service be scent free, due to allergies. Interment to follow at Berwick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to Grand View Manor or to Waterville Baptist Church.