OBITUARIES

Rafuse – Edith Maxine, age 88, of Hunts Point, Queens County, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.

Born in Port Mouton, Edith was a daughter of the late J. Everett and Lillian (Wagner) Rafuse, the eldest of six children.

Edith worked for many years in the newspaper industry, starting out as a linotype operator...

Corkum – Myrtle Kathleen, age 103, of Bridgewater, formerly of Beach Meadows, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Ryan Hall, Bridgewater.

Born in Eagle Head, Myrtle was a daughter of the late William and Blanche (Weagle) Conrad.

Myrtle had a beautiful smile, a heart of gold and deep faith. She was incredibly kind and her...

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David Arthur Bursey passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, April 28, 2023 after bravely living with dementia for the past 8 years. He was one month shy of his 84th birthday.

David was born in 1939, in Sunny Brae, New Brunswick to George and Zeta Bursey....

Spicer, David Irving, age 72, of Port Mouton, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, with his loving wife by his side after a brief illness.

Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Irvine and Agnes (McIntyre) Spicer.

David’s life was always about his family. He was a loving...

Gardner – George Stewart, age 78, of Queens Manor, Liverpool, formerly of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away on Monday, April 10th, 2023, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater.

Born in Sandy Cove, Queens County, he was a son of the late Sydney and Ruth “Allison” (Oickle) Gardner.

George spent a lot of time with his best friend and wife, Audrey,...