RAFUSE, Lorraine George -77 of Brooklyn, Annapolis County, passed away Friday, October 19, 2012 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Parkdale - Maplewood, Lunenburg County, he was a son of the late George and Gladys (Robar) Rafuse. Lorraine worked at Canadian Canners, Middleton. He drove a lime truck, an oil truck, was a farm machinery mechanic and owned and operated his own sawmill but was a farmer at heart. Lorraine was an active member of the Kingston United Baptist Church and was also affiliated with the Christian Bookstore. Lorraine was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends and neighbours. He is survived by his wife, the former Patricia Dougan, Brooklyn; daughters, Darlene Rafuse, Wilmot and Minette Monette, Calgary, AB; step-son, Paul (Rosemary) Ferguson, White Rock, BC; nephew, Carleton (Joan) Fogg, Cornwall, Lunenburg County and brother, David (Irene) Rafuse, Tulon, MB; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was predeceased by half - brothers, Milne Fogg and Raymond Tidd; step-father, Laurie Welton and his loyal companion "Maggie". Visitation will be held 7:00 to 9:00PM, Saturday, October 20, 2012 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448. The funeral service will be held 2:00PM, Sunday, October 21, 2012 in the Kingston United Baptist Church with Rev. Leon Langille officiating. Interment will be held in Parkdale -Maplewood Cemetery. By request, family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation of NS; Lung Association of Nova Scotia or Kingston United Baptist Church. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com