RAFUSE – Belle Hilda, 80 of Queens Manor, Liverpool formerly of Charleston, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital Liverpool Wednesday, May 4th, 2011.
Born in Charleston, she was a daughter of the late Irving F. and Mildred G. (Croft) Hirtle.
Hilda was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, cooking, crocheting and crafts.
She is survived by her husband James William “Bill” of Queens Manor, her sister Adelaide Rafuse of Charleston. Many nieces and a grand nephew.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A private memorial graveside service will be held at a later date in New Charleston Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to Queens Manor, Liverpool. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Deb and Chuck Sponagle-Taylor
We are so sorry to hear of Hilda’s passing. Hilda and Bill always were so kind to us when we lived in Charleston. Whenever I think of stewed Rhubarb I think of Bill and Hilda and their large rhubarb patch.
A wonderful Lady ,our condolences to all her Family and friend’s.
Sherri harrington (daughter of Max & Lois Anthony
To The Family,
Please except our sincere condolences .
Sherri & Dennis Harrington
Audrey Croft-Spencer
You have my deepest sympathies.
Audrey
Philip & Rosalie Croft
Bill & family,
We were very saddened to hear that Hilda has passed away.
She was a well liked and highly respected member of the community and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Bill, during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Philip & Rosalie
Nancy Anthony
Sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts are with you at this time.
janie langille
sorry to hear about hilda s passing i knew her from working at the manor she will be sadly missed by me and many others a very lovely lady she was my prayers goes out to her husband ant to her family and friends
Kim Fancy-Masland
To the Family,
I am sorry to learn of your loss. I met Hilda while she was in the Queens General Hospital as she shared a room with my Nana, Melva Fancy.
Hilda was such a lovely lady and I enjoyed spending time with her while visiting my Nana.
She will be missed by her many friends and family.