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FOSTER, Cecilia Mary (30464)

Birth

  • Born on June 25, 1856 in Foster Settlement, Lunenburg Co., NS

Death

  • Died on February 16, 1946 in Parkdale, Lunenburg Co., NS
  • Buried in Pioneer Cemetery in Parkdale, Lunenburg Co., NS

Marriages

  • RAFUSE, Stephen
    • Married on November 22, 1886 in New Germany, Lunenburg Co., NS

Children

Notes

  • Death: Hypostatic Pneumonia
  • Obituary: In the early hours of February 16, there passed to her eternal rest, Mrs. Mary Cecelia Rafuse, widow of the late Stephen Rafuse, at the home of her son, Richmond, at the age of 89 years and 9 months. Mrs.Rafuse had been in poor health for about two years, but the end came quite suddenly. She was the oldest resident of Parkdale, daughte rof the late Avard and Harriet Ann (Millberry) Foster- the Fosters being the first settlers of Foster Settlement, now Parkdale and Maplewood. The late Mrs. Rafuse was a woman of sterling Christian character, always attending church services as long as health permitted. She was a charter member of the U.B.W.M.U., and a life-long member. For many years she taught a S. class and seldom missed a church service of any kind. She was always ready and willing to help in time of sickness and many benefitted from her kindly acts. Her husband predeceased her 34 years ago. She was the mother of seven children, a daughter, Millie May, died at the age of 18 months, the other surviving children are Alonzo and Ashley, Rumford, Maine; Elgin, Dixfield, Maine; Evan, Somersworth, New Hampshire; and Guy and Richmond, at Parkdale. A brother, Adelbert Foster, Auburndale, Mass.,also survives, also 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren who mourn the loss of a loving mother and grandmother. The funeral service was held at the church on Monday afternoon, February 18, conducted by her pastor, Rev.H.S. Hartlin. The text was chosen by the deceased and marked in her Bible many years ago, the Third Epistle of John, verse 4,"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth." Hymns sung were "The Old Rugged Cross," "Saved by Grace," and "God Be With You." Pall-bearers were the sons, Guy and Richmond, grandsons, Hollis, Harvey and Raymond Rafuse , and Frank Rafuse. Interment was in the family lot, beside her husband.

Sources

  • Nova Scotia Deaths: Book 1946 Pg. 2946

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