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Ruth RAFUS Obituary
RAFUS, Ruth (Barnes)
Ruth (Barnes) Rafus, 86, of Colchester, widow of the late Sheldon Rafus, passed away Tuesday (July 31, 2012) at the Harrington Court GHC Center in Colchester. She was born on Feb. 15, 1926 in Deerfield, MA. Mrs. Rafus had worked as a Gear Grinder Specialist for Pratt & Whitney for 33 years before her retirement. She was a longtime member of the Congregational Church of East Hampton and had served on the Board of Deacons. Over the years, she had volunteered for the Middlesex Hospital Auxiliary and loved to fish, ride motorcycles and golf. She was a member of Chanticlair Golf Club in Colchester. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Ellis, son-in-law, Rick Ellis and grandson, Philip Ellis, as well as her families at her church and the Abundant Life Church in Colchester.
Friends may call 5-7 p.m. TODAY (Wednesday) at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. The Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Congregational Church of East Hampton at 59 Main Street. Burial will follow in the Westchester Center Cemetery, Colchester. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to her Church, P.O. 237, East Hampton 06424. For online condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth RAFUS
Rick Barnes
July 26, 2021
You are often in my thoughts . Miss your humor and smile.
Shirley Ellis
July 26, 2021
Remembering you and missing you ,
Jane Wilde
July 26, 2020
Miss you aunt Ruth
Shirley Ellis
December 26, 2012
We sure did miss you at Christmas. I know heaven is a lot more fun than hear! We love you grandma!
Ruth on July 27, 2012
Shirley Ellis
August 6, 2012
Thank you everyone for these kind words of encouragement. We spent many hours talking about her wonderful family and friends. For those of you who couldn't come to the funeral, she was buried in RED SOCKS and a red casket!!! I am grateful to God and for Ruth's faith in Jesus Christ and can't wait to see her again. She saved my life and her and Shelby were wonderful friends to me. I miss them both so much. God bless you all. Thank you
Stephanie Barnes
August 5, 2012
Aunt Ruth, I'm so grateful to have the memories of you being a part of my wedding, you calling me Stephie, and meeting and getting to know you. You will be greatly missed!! RIP Aunt Ruth
Scott Jackson
August 4, 2012
Sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. She was an extraordinary woman, with an acute sense of family. I always enjoyed sharing a smile with Ruth at East Hampton Cong Church. Rest in peace, Ruth
Cindy Barnes Hughes Halley
August 2, 2012
A wonderful woman has left us to join her husband, parents and siblings. Visiting at her house was always warm and inviting, as a child, that as an adult I returned with my children. RIP Aunt Ruth, You will be greatly missed.
Richard Barnes
August 2, 2012
Aunt Ruth , I know you will be with my dad and your other brothers and sisters . I will always cherish when you attended my wedding. My family has wonderful memeories of you and your life. You were a wonderful person
Jane wilde
August 2, 2012
Aunt Ruth, you will be remembered fondly and missed
Kimberly Ryder
August 1, 2012
Aunt Ruth,
You will be greatly missed. I regret not having a close relationship with you.
With all my love,
Kimmie
August 1, 2012
Aunt Ruth was the strongest ladie that i knew...she gave me will when i didn't know i had some....
Carol & Andrew Mandigo
August 1, 2012
Ruth was a fantastic women with a wonderful sense of humor. She will be missed by a lot of people.
Ashley Schoenbaum
August 1, 2012
She always loved playing with all her grand neices and nephews. I'll never forget her red socks and playing in the creek :)She will be missed.
douglas barnes
August 1, 2012
she was an amazing women and alot of fun to be around will always remember the trips to her house with my family growing up and playing on the rock in the field next door in the field
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