David George Rafuse
December 2, 1949 to February 3, 2025
Obituary
David George Rafuse passed away peacefully at the Dr. L.A. Miller Centre Palliative Care Unit on Monday, February 3rd, 2025, aged 76 years. Predeceased by his father, Maynard Earle Rafuse; mother Ethel Potter Rafuse; sister Diane Rafuse; and brother Gary Earle Rafuse. Leaving to remember him are his loving wife of 53 years; Eileen, daughter Ginette; son Raphael (Lesley); and grandson Zee. Also leaving to remember him are his stepmother, Betty Rafuse; sisters Sharon Lane and Wendy Lund; mother-in-law Margaret Dubé; sister-in-law Elaine Rafuse; nieces Heather and Kathryn; nephew Adam, and many other sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.
David’s infectious smile and positive spirit paved the way for successful careers as a grocery store manager and district manager. He then moved on to sales and marketing with Xerox and other office technology corporations throughout Atlantic Canada.
David was a longtime member of Parkinson Society Newfoundland and Labrador, and the family extends their thanks for their support over the decades. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Parkinson Society Newfoundland and Labrador.
Visitation will take place at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Saturday, February 8, from 2-5pm.
Schedule
Visitations
2-5 p.m. on February 8, 2025
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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To Dave’s family :
Please accept my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences on Dave’s passing.
I worked with him in the sales dept at Xerox in St John’s just a few years ago. in the early 1980ties.
We had a very successful and up beat team and Dave was one of the best who I travelled with when I was a training rookie and I can tell you he was a tenacious and resolute closing salesman. I used to call him “mobility” because he was always on the move in his fast silver Trans Am.
May God Love Dave, and May the Good Lord Bless you, his wife and children, and other family members in your hour of sorrow.He was a man you could be proud of and his work ethic was second to none.
Dave was a big contributor to our team, and a top salesman, who I enjoyed working with on our dynamite St. John’s Xerox sales team in those days. We had great success and great laughs as we racked up the sales, and had fun doing so with many parties and wonderful fellowship and camaraderie..
God speed Dave!
Sincerely,
G Franklyn Hiscock.
Halifax,N.S.
Eileen,
Toutes mes condoléances. à toi et ta famille.
Rebecca Moyes (Partrimoine canadien)
Eileen, so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Marge
Sincere condolences to David’s Family, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cyril Dillon
My sincere condolences, Eileen. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love you shared help you through this difficult time.
Chère Eileen et Famille
l’Association Communautaire Francophone de St-Jean. Est de tout cœur avec vous en ce moment difficile.
De la part :
des, Membres
du Comité Exécutif
ainsi que les employés(es)
My condolences, Eileen.
Leslie, my condolences to you and all the family!
Our sincere condolences to Eileen and family.
Bonnie and Carl
Eileen Et tout vos proches mes Sincères condoléances..
Eileen, and all members of the Rafuse family please accept my sincere condolences on David’s passing. You are in my prayers and thoughts at this terrible time. Take good care of yourself.
So sorry for your loss. Uncle David did have a great smile! There are no words that will ease the loss of a husband or parent; someone so important to your every day, and apart of so many cherished memories. Grief doesn’t come with a Manuel you just need to follow your heart and know that your not alone we are here for you and you are in our thoughts! Wish we could be there for you at the service but we will be there in spirit and love.
Love Sharon, Natasha, Ashton and Oaklynn xo
Elaine and family,
Please accept our condolences on David’s passing.. David, Gary, and Diane were all lovely people and good friends. What a loss that all three of them are gone. May David rest in peace.
Bob and Marie Hyslop
Elaine,
Condolences to you and the entire Rafuse family on the passing of your brother in law. May he RIP.
Eileen our condolences to you and your family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, keep your precious memories close to your heart
Rose and Bill Stephenson
My condolences to the Refuse family. I remember Dave was our manager when Dominion opened in the Village. He was a lovely man. May he rest in peace.