Byron B. Rafuse

Byron B. RAFUSE. 85, of East Chester, passed away peacefully in the ALC Unit of the Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital on Friday, November 29, 2019.

Born in East Chester, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary (Chase) Rafuse.

He was a retired employee of LP CanExel in East River, having worked there for 31 years. He was an avid hunter; each year at deer hunting season he always looked forward to getting ‘his’ deer. The highlight of his hunting experiences was a trip to Newfoundland where he bagged a trophy sized Bull Moose. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and working on his woodland cutting wood.

He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Ross (John) and son, Peter Rafuse (Vivian). He was Grampy to his grandchildren, Michael, Barry, Nicole, Aaron, Angela and Amy; great-grandchildren, Laila and Emily. He is also survived by his sister, Rhoda (Day) as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Esther (Fitch); daughter, Cathy; sisters, Kathleen (Brooks) and Nellie (Chandler); brothers, Roland, Alan and Vincent and nieces, Julie Kelly and Penny Fralic.

Cremation has taken place. No funeral by request. Private family committal will be held 11am, Saturday, December 7th in Pine Hill United Baptist Cemetery, Chester.