RAFUSE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-12-10 published
RAFUSE,
Guy
Albert
Guy ''Ray''
RAFUSE died peacefully at Saint Mary's hospital on
December 8, 2003, after a brief illness, 6 days after his 94th
birthday. Ray was born and spent his early years in Conqueral
Bank, Nova Scotia. At the age of 16, 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
(COTÉ,) 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 57 years of happiness together. Together they raised a son,
Robert, to whom they gave all the opportunities they never had.
Ray retired from the 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
and doctors at Saint Mary's who comforted him in his final days.
At Ray's own request, there will be no service of 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.
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