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W. Carfrae Obituary

W. Stuart CARFRAE Born in West Seattle July 19th, 1924 died May 24, 2011. Beloved father of Catherine Ghiglione (Jim), Beth Pitt (Bill), Bill Carfrae (Carolyn) and Joan Minaglia (Kent). Beloved grandfather to Scott Minaglia (Lizzy), Brian Ghiglione (Amy) Carina Carfrae Martin (Eddie), Kyle Minaglia, Ian Carfrae, and Cameron Minaglia. Great grandfather to Mason Minaglia and Estela Martin and Brother to George Carfrae (Joyce) and Brother-in-law to Jean Adams. Married to Ruth from 1945-1985 and Eleanor from 1986-2007. Survived by Eleanor's children, Bob Hurt (Linda), Bill Hurt (Holly), and David Hurt (Margaret) and 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Stuart was a 1942 Graduate of West Seattle High School and worked at Boeing as an electrician for 40 years. He volunteered at the Museum of Flight after retirement. The family thanks the European Senior Care Home and its staff. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

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Published by The Seattle Times on May 29, 2011.

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