Rafuse, Basil W., 92, of Charleston, Queens County, passed away Friday, January 15th, 2010, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Charleston, he was a son of the late Sidney and Idella (Baker) Rafuse.
Basil worked most of his life at the Bowater Mersey Paper Company, retiring in 1981. He was a member of Zetland Lodge #49. Basil enjoyed salmon fishing and gardening.
He is survived by daughters Marie (Owen) Zwicker, of Vaughn, Susan Dean, of Liverpool, Sheila (Larry) Lowe, of Moranville, Alberta; son Reginald (Charlotte), of Charleston; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one great great grandson.
He was predeceased by his wife Enid; son Atwood; grandson Stacy; sisters Frances, Nora, Marvel, Elizabeth, Verna, Irene; brothers Gilbert, Freeman.
A Celebration of Basil’s Life will be held Thursday, January 21st, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Reverend Jennifer Garbin officiating. Burial will be in the New Charleston Cemetery, Charleston. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Shirley Melanson
My thoughts are with all of you at this time of sorrow.May God bless!
doug and sylvia zwicker and brian and kim mansfield
We are so so sorry to hear of Basils passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this hard time.
Deepest Sympathies,
Doug, Sylvia
Kim and Brian
Deborah and Chuck Taylor
to Basil’s family ,
We are so sad to hear of Basils passing.
He lived a fine long life in a wonderful community with a loving family and friends.
Find strength at this sad time in knowing so many care.
God Bless
Susan Levy
I am so sorry to hear of Basil’s passing. I think of him fondly when Enid was in the Manor and he came for a visit. We always had a chat and he would tease me so. I know he will be surely missed.
BARRY & CONNIE COLE
To The Family Of Basil Rafuse….Sorry To Hear About The Passing Of Your Father. He Was A Good Man And Loved To Be Very Humorous. Keep All Your Good Memories In Your Hearts Always.
Walter/Sherri Miller
To all the family of Basil we would like to send our condolences.Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Walter/Sherri
Philip & Rosalie Croft
Dear Marie, Reggie, Susan, Sheila & families,
We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Basil.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time. He lived a great life and was a highly respected member of the community. He was one of our most favorite uncles and will be always remembered for his kindness to others.
The peace of Christ by with you all.
Sincerely,
Philip,Rosalie & family
brenda lawrence
TO ALL OF BASIL’S FAMILY . sorry to hear basil passed away . he was such a kind hearted man , always a real gentleman . very kind and patient as enid became more febile . they were both very nice people . great talking with you last week marie . sincere sympathy to all the family , my thoughts are with you . brenda lawrence .
Nancy Anthony
My sincere sympathy to all of you in the passing of your father. Nancy
Nancy Whynot (Anthony)
I remember Basil growing up in Charleston as a kind and quiet man and a friend to my father. I know he will be missed by his friends and neighbours. He was a good man. May all your memories be good ones that help you smile and I pray your hearts will be lifted by the knowledge he is with God. bless you all.
Nancy Whynot.
Joan and Howard
Our deepest regrets on the passing of a true gentleman…I have many fond memories of Basil when I used to come to his home for TOPS with the rest of the family. May you all be comforted in knowing he led a long and good life and will leave behind many wonderful memories for you to cherish into the future.
Joan
Donnie(Bucky) & Brenda Vaughn
We are so very sorry for your loss . I have some really good memories of Uncle Basil & a few chuckles too. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word , but now knowing that he is definitely in a better place where we will all see him & Aunt Enid again is a comfort . May God be with you all at this time of sorrow & may He grant you peace & closure. Love Always
Bucky & Brenda
Ruth Anne Zwicker
I am sorry to hear about Basil’s passing. He was such a pleasant man and always had a warm smile.
Marilyn Chetwynd
Dear Marie, Reggie, Susan, Sheila and families,
My sincere sympathy to all of you in the passing of your dad.
Sherri & Dennis Harrington
Dear Marie ,Susan ,Reg and Sheila,
So sorry to hear that your Dad has passed. I have great memories
of being at your house , it was like my second home.Basil never forgot who I was and we would always have a chat whenever I would see him. He will be missed. Sincere sympathy to all of you and your families.
Love Sherri , (Dennis sends
condolences as well.)
David/Elaine Holland
Dear Reg, Charlotte & Family – We were sad to learn of your father’s passing; last I spoke with you Charlotte Mr Rafuse was doing so well. Please accept our sincere thoughts of Christian sympathy & friendship. Our prayers are with you all. May God give you peace & strength in the days ahead.
David & Elaine and Ellen
Bernie,Isabel Lawlor and family
To the Rafuse Family:
Sorry to hear of Basil’s passing, we are thinking of you at this time.
Brian, Jane, Amanda & Shona Newell
We were so sorry to hear of Basil’s passing. We remember his many visits to Vogler’s Cove to visit Renie as well as visiting in Charleston. He was a great man and will be missed by all. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Debby Macleod ( Anthony)
To The Family,
Sending heartfelt sympathy to all of you. ..may all the wonderful memories you have help you through this sad time.
Love Debby
Michelle Wolfe-Sitton
So sorry to hear of your loss .. may your tomorrow be brightened by your fondest memories.
Thinking of you,
Michelle, Bill, Liam and Killian
Larry and Amanda Young
To the family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Hoping your treasured memories
bring you comfort day by day.
Sarah Wentzell & Kayla Savoury
Dear Reg and family members,
Please accept our deepest condolences at this difficult time. May fond memories bring you comfort during this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
MCT Bridgewater
Michael and Kristy Waller
Reg, mom and family
We are so sorry to hear about Basil’s passing. Basil had a long and wonderful life and we will always feel fortunate to have known him. He has left you with so many great memories that he will not soon be forgotten. Our thought are with you all.