Obituary of Kevin F. Rafuse

Kevin Francis Rafuse - age 48, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Halifax on February 5, 1969, he was a son of the late Garnet and Peggy (Bowers) Rafuse. Kevin loved being outdoors, fishing, gardening, going to his brother’s camp having huge bonfires, and music. He was self taught on his guitars. He was a handy man and a problem solver. He worked as a scafolder for many years. Kevin was an amazing husband, father and friend. He will be missed by many. Kevin will lovingly be remembered by his wife, Lisa; sons, Geremy (Jade) and Devin Rafuse; daughter, Alexa Fleming-Rafuse (Connor); step grandchild, Bella; brother, Tony Rafuse; sister, Cindy Priske (Jeff) and Theresa Rafuse; mother in law, Donna Fleming; brothers in law, Kenny, Kevie, Benny and Chris Fleming; sisters in law, Anne Fleming, Tanya Eddy; nephews, Adam (Sarah ), Cody, Tyler, Logan, Darren and Lucien; nieces, Ashten (Kevin), Samantha, Melissa, Sarah and Dakota; great neices and nephew, Aria, Brooklyn and Kayden; Life long friends, Ricky Tanner and Brent Collins. He was predeceased by his sister, Chris Rafuse; nephew, Anthony Rafuse; father in law, Ben Fleming. Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., where visitation will be held on Thursday, August 17 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Friday, August 18 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. A reception will be held following the burial at the Purcell’s Cove Club.