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 at the Liverpool Advance. She soon began branching out working various jobs in the newspaper industry at numerous newspapers in Nova Scotia, over the course of her career. Edith was also well known in Queens County as the Avon Lady, a job she also enjoyed for many years. Edith was a very artistic person and she loved to create beautiful things. Every piece she created whether it was a quilt, an afghan, needlepoint, embroidery, macramé, toll painting, or anything at all, it was perfect and came from the heart. Edith was a very competitive person in any activity she undertook, especially when it came to playing any sort of game. She also enjoyed doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She was so loved and will be deeply missed by her family and close friends.
Edith is survived by daughters, Barbara Muise (Paul Smith) of Waterloo, Ontario, Deborah Muise of San Francisco, California; son, Kevin (Mirella) Muise of Yarmouth; granddaughters, Courtney, Holly; great grandchildren, Logan, Ava and Lily; sisters, Beverley Lynch of Yarmouth, Jackie Hatt of Montreal, Pat Patterson of Hunts Point and Jeannette Rogers of Halifax.
Besides her parents, Edith was predeceased by her loving husband, Alan Muise and brother, James.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. A gathering of family and friends in Edith’s memory will be held on Sunday, May 21st, 2023, from 2:00 until 4:00 pm, at Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. No flowers by request, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Terry Lynn
Aunt Edith .. may your final rest be a peaceful one !! Until we meet again !! Love Always .. Terry Lynn
Alice Verge
Sorry to read of Edith’s passing.. She was a great lady and you will miss her dearly.
Michele Bourdages
May I offer my sincere condolences to all family and friends suffering this loss. It is my hope that the fond and loving memories you have of Aunt Edith ease some of your pain.
May she rest in eternal ease and peace
Michele Bourdages
Marc Bourdages
Rest in Peace Aunt Edith. love Marc
Betty Jane Rafuse
The family has my thoughts and prayers. I wish I was able to say this in person.RIP
Ron & Barb Campbell
To The Family,
We are saddened to hear of Edith’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
It was always a pleasure to have many chats with her.
Diane White
Dear Pat, so sorry to read of the loss of your sister. Condolences to you and your family
Jen
I hope you see grandpa when you get there . Miss you already , xo love you .
Lorraine and Terry
So sorry for your loss Jeannette
Nancy & Vernon Oickle
So sorry to hear of Edie’s passing. She will always hold a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts are with all of her family.
Teresa Patterson
Edith’s impish grin and ready comebacks were always a source of amusement whenever we had the pleasure of being in her company.
We will always herish her memory.
Much love to you all
Teresa & Courtney
Eleanor Roberts
Dear Jeannette: So sorry to read of Edith’s passing. Sending my heartfelt condolences to you and the rest of the family. She touched a lot of people when she worked at The Advance, including me. She will be missed by all her knew her.
Sincerely,
Eleanor Orme Roberts
Collin
Saddened to hear of Aunt Edie’s passing. My condolences to Barb, Debbie and Kevin. I remember her for being a strong, independent individual who did not varnish her opinion – I greatly respect that.
Tish
So sorry to hear of your sister’s passing , I did not know her personally, but enjoyed your family while growing up in Port Mouton. Pat and Jeannette , please accept my condolences . Sincerely, Tish Fisher
Doug Lohnes
To Edith’s Family
Edith was a lovely lady. She was my Avon lady and we had many chats over the years. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Pat Lohnes
Debi
I wish I could’ve had the chance to see you or at least talk with you Mom. I didn’t know you were that sick. I sure could use one of your hugs right now. I now realize that it was you I spoke to on Mother’s Day. I had a bad feeling about that call. I’ve been talking to you for the last 2 days and hoping you can hear me. There was so much I had to say to you but never got the chance. I love you and miss you and I’m sure I will for the rest of my life. Until we meet again….. ( if you can contact me from wherever we go from here,, the contact word is my first car I bought from you. Then I’ll know it’s real)❤️❤️❤️
Tim McDonald
Very sad to hear about Edith’s passing. She worked at the Liverpool Advance and I worked next door at the photography shop so we’d see one another often. She was a hard worker and never slowed down. We had many conversations over those years and lots of laughs. Since I moved from Liverpool in 2011 I hadn’t seen her much over the last years but I certainly have fond memories of her.
Anne Cameron
Dear, dear Edith; my sincere condolences. I worked with Edith , for over a year, at The Advance office. A great mentor; with many good sayings.
Always will be fondly remembered; Sincerely; Anne Cameron
Joanie & Peter Davies
Dear Bev, so sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories, our sincere condolences to your family.
Nina
To Pat and Jeannette – I was so sorry to see that Edith had passed away. Sending sincere condolences to you in the loss of your sister.
Marjorie MacGowan
Pat and Edith’s family, my condolences. She was a nice lady. Thinking of you at this time.
Daphne Ackermann
My sympathy to all of Edith’s family. I remember her well from working in Liverpool. My sister, Paddy enjoyed her visits selling Avon. Edith was a lovely, friendly lady and will be missed.
Gale Deveau
Pat and all of Edith’s Family: Sending our sincere condolences to all of Edith’s family at this sad time. Edith was a wonderful person, cherish your memories.
Gale and Art Deveau
Bren
You have our deepest sympathies. Barb &Paul and family and friends. Love Bren and Diane
Sheree Chandler
To the Family of Edith Rafuse,
Deepest sympathies in the loss of your beloved mom and grandmother.
Strange, I was just wondering about Edith the other day.
She used to be my Avon Lady. Loved her spunk and determination.
May memories ease your grief and the company of family and friends comfort you during this time.
Marsha Ringer
Deepest sympathies to Edith’s family. She was a sweet lady and a wonderful neighbour to my parents for many years. Thinking of you all.
Karen
My deepest sympathies to Kevin , Mia & your family !
Marg Millard
Deepest sympathies to Edith’s family and friends.
Diane Munro
Edith was such a beautiful lady and I was so fortunate to know her. Diane. Munro
Emily McLeod
Dear Jeanette & Family: Sincere condolences on the death of your great grandmother. She lived a nice long life, but
it’s always a shock when loved ones pass on. Please know that you are in my thoughts at this sad time.
Kindest regards, Emily McLeod
Neal Prescott
Kevin,
Your Mom looks to have lived a full and joyous life. I am sure she is very proud of you.
Shirley and Paul Shot
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Darlene Vaughn
My condolences to Edith’s family. She was a great friend and one terrific lady. She will be missed.
Holly and Philip Smith
To Pat, and all of Edith’s family, please know that we are thinking of you as you say goodbye to this lovely woman. Her passing certainly leaves a huge void in your family, and you will miss her
so much. The video of her life is lovely, and a fitting tribute to a life well lived.
Holly and Philip Smith
Stephen Rafuse
Aunt Edith, the years have passed with so much distance and missed opportunities but know you are and always will be in my heart.
I miss you.
Shirley (Wigglesworth) Pond
My sincere sympathy to Edith’s family. When travelling home to Liverpool from Halifax/Dartmouth to visit my family, I always looked forward to contacting Edith to do lunch, talk about growing up together in the same neighborhood, and what
was happening in our lives at the time. I will miss my dear friend.