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JOHN GORDON BEFUS Jr.

1951 - 2015

JOHN GORDON BEFUS Jr. obituary, 1951-2015, Northford, CT

BORN

1951

DIED

2015

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North Haven Funeral Home, Inc.

36 Washington Ave.

North Haven, Connecticut

JOHN BEFUS Obituary

BEFUS, JOHN GORDON, JR. John Gordon Befus, Jr., 64, of Northford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Connecticut Hospice, Branford, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Janet Haversat Befus. John was born in New Haven on April 1, 1951; son of Jean Riveness Befus and the late John Gordon Befus, Sr. Father of Ashlie Marie Befus and Kyle Gordon Befus. Also survived by Shane Lynch who was like a second son to him. Brother of Sharon (Steve) Zahariades Family and friends may call on Saturday November 28th, 2015 from 3 to 7 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Closer to Free Fund, which jointly supports Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven and Yale Cancer Center, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508. www.northhavenfuneral.com

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Published by The New Haven Register from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2015.

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Diane Artaiz

November 28, 2015

Dear Janet, Kyle and Ashley,
I am deeply sorry for the lose of your husband and father. He was such a good man. I will keep you in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Diane Artaiz

November 27, 2015

to Janet and family, Aunt Jean and Sharon and family, please know you are in our prayers as is John, many great family memories, god bless you all.


Mark and Sue

Angela and Jim Trent

November 26, 2015

To the Befus family,
We are sending our deepest sympathies to you. Jim enjoyed working with John and appreciated his friendship. I hope his many memories bring you comfort during this time.

Bob Lingane

November 24, 2015

My most sincere condolences to the family of John. I did work with John and his father years ago on the NH. They were both gentlemen and a pleasure to work with. Bob Lingane

Marianne Delcos

November 24, 2015

To the Befus Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you during this time of sorrow.
My deepest sympathies...
Mrs. Marianne Delcos

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