Name: Pilon Family Funeral Home
Address: 50 John Street North, Arnprior, Ontario, K7S2N2, Canada
Telephone: (613) 623-5194

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Brian Rafter

1940 - 2017

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Wednesday

August

Evening Visitation

7:00 pm - 9:00 am

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Pilon Family Funeral Home & Chapel

50 John Street North

Arnprior, Ontario, Canada

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Thursday

August

Funeral Day Visitation

9:30 am - 10:15 am

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Pilon Family Funeral Home & Chapel

50 John Street North

Arnprior, Ontario, Canada

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Thursday

August

Funeral Mass

11:00 am

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

18 Dochart Street

Braeside, Ontario, Canada

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Interment

Malloch Road Cemetery

Usborne Street

Arnprior, Ontario, Canada

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Pete Ovington posted a condolence

Thursday, October 19, 2017

I had the great pleasure to laugh a lot with Brian at Boeing over quite a few years...And I expect that we will share a laugh or two once again some day !!! My sincere condolences go to all Family and Friends !!!

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Don & Collette Sullivan posted a condolence

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Our condolences Don & Collette

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Bonnie Stewart Mask posted a condolence

Thursday, August 31, 2017

My condolences to the family for your loss. Brian was a special person even way back in the days of the softball league up at Dewar's ball diamond when I knew him. Miss those days and Brian will be missed by many.

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Maxine Desjardins pledged to donate to Arnprior Regional Health

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Donna and Mike, Gary and Phyllis and families. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Maxine

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Laurie Dougherty uploaded photo(s)

Thursday, August 31, 2017

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Brian Rafter accepts award from Tom Foley (Arnprior Legion Collection)

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Paul Lapierre lit a candle

Thursday, August 31, 2017

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Brian will be missed by so many, he touched a lot of people with his kindness.RIP

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Elsie Lytle posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Sorry for your loss.

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Lorne Clark posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

My condolences to Brian's family, he was an extremely kind and generous man. My message is a little long but hopefully provides a slightly different perspective on how compassionate Brian was. i have played hockey with Brian for 10 or so years, I am usually accompanied to the rink by my son Darryl who has special needs . All the lads at hockey treat Darryl well, calling him coach and kibitzing with him. Brian in particular always had a soft spot for Darryl. A few years ago Brian started up a Wednesday shinny game. Darryl's greatest dream was always to play with us. I asked Brian if Darryl could play, his face broke into his big silly grin and he said of course. It progressed from Darryl playing to Brian getting Darryl to pick the teams. Brian you will be missed both as a friend but also as a champion of the underdog; Peace be with you Lorne and Darryl Clark

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KATHY BAHM posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Donna, Gary and respective families, so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. He will be missed greatly. Loved to see him come in to the bank cause I knew a story and a laugh would be coming. Sincere condolences from Andy and I.

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Peter Duffy lit a candle

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

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Sincere condolences to the entire Rafter family for their loss of a very good hearted person. May he be received into God's great glory.

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Amanda Antunes posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

I have never personally met Brian, but the past few weeks i have heard so many amazing stories of him from my dearest friend Paula. I just wanted to take a moment to send my sincerest Condolences! Please know that I am thinking of you and your loved ones at this time. May you and your family take comfort in the love you have for each other in the days ahead.

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Paula posted a symbolic gesture

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

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For all the many blessings However great or small To have you for an Uncle Was the greatest one of all The family chain is broken now And nothing seems the same But as God takes us one by one The chain will link again I miss you

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Art Barr posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Gary and rafter family Rip was a good guy always smiling I am sure he will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with you.

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Karen and Joe Charbonneau posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

......Brian always had a warm smile, and some chit chat when he ran into you.....I know he will be missed by many. So very sorry for your loss...

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Allan & Brenda Shellhorn posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Our condolences and Brian indeed was a special guy. He was a co-worker of my husband at Boeing for many years. A special Angel will now be watching down on all his family. God bless.

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Brenda and Don Thoms lit a candle

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

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Brenda and Don Thoms posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Gary Donna and family so sorry to hear of Brians passing he was a great guy And i will sure miss him in the store Our thoughts and prayers are with you Brenda and Don Thoms

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Allan Pasch lit a candle

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

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My sincere condolences go out to Brian's family

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Corinne Perreault posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

My sincere condolences go out to Brian's family. There will be many smiles and hugs waiting for you in heaven.

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Larry & Joan Hebert posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

To my Montreal Canadian fan. We were sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Our thought and prayers go out to Brian's family. Will miss you on the ice. With sympathy. Larry & Joan

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Bev Bigelow posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Dear Family, We join in sending you our condolences at this sad time. Brian, was a most Gentle man,Kind and True. A Pleasure to have known him. Most Sincerely,Bev Bigelow,Dennis White & Family

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Rollie and Marilyn posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Dear Donna, Gary and families, so saddened by sudden passing of a dear friend. Many fond memories of trips to football games in Montreal,Toronto and Ottawa. So happy to have reminisced with Brian at the garage of old times we shared. Our thoughts are with you now. Our sincere condolences, Rollie and Marilyn.

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Michael Hall posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

To Gary Rafter and Donna Chateauveit so sorry to learn of Brian's passing. Please extend our Condolences to all the family. Sincerely Michael and Rosemarie Hall

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Gary scholl/Jennifer smith lit a candle

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

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Brian will be deeply missed we are sorry for your trouble.

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Yvonne Arnold (Perreault) posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Brian. He was a great friend of my late dad Edward. I remember my dad bringing me to Brian's and I couldn't believe all the firewood Brian had all cut and stacked so nicely. Brian had a great sense of humour and will be missed. He is joining a lot of great souls in heaven.... RIP Brian

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dale posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

very sorry for your loss.Brian was a real good guy.Very genuine.

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Larry Ryan posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Brian sure loved his hockey. Met him at the rink on many occasions and he always took time to talk hockey. He was just a true gentleman

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Dianna Thomlison-Doyle posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. Condolences to Gary, Donna and families. Braeside won't be the same without him.

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Jamie Papineau posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Brian was such a pleasure to work with, So many great memories. One in particular is that I would often sing at work and while I thought it was mostly on deaf ears, Brian would approach me quietly, slowly with requests. He will be missed. I know I miss him already and I haven't seen him in so many years. Rest in Peace Brian. My condolences to all knew and loved the man.

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Jeff Brown posted a condolence

Monday, August 28, 2017

So sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Brian at Boeing and had many discussions about hockey. Brian was a kind and gentle man with a wonderful sense of humor who always made time for a friendly chat. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Rafter family.

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Melissa Piche posted a condolence

Monday, August 28, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Brian and family. You were always a friendly smile, wave, bag of chips and pop to the many who knew you. Thank you for being the welcoming and gentle hand to our community. Melissa & Karisa

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Kim Rekowski posted a condolence

Monday, August 28, 2017

Many great memories of Brian around our house growing up...heart felt condolences going out to the whole family on Rip's passing. Hugs from the whole Thomlison/Prowse Clan.

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John Couvieau posted a condolence

Monday, August 28, 2017

Gary, Donna and Families so sorry to hear of Brian's passing he was a great guy and I have many memories of him teaching us younger lads all about hockey and softball in the village of Braeside.

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Kim Lanouette (nee Howson) posted a condolence

Monday, August 28, 2017

My condolences to the family.

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Peter Rouleau donated to Arnprior Regional Health

Monday, August 28, 2017

Brian was one of a kind and will be missed by all who he touched throughout his life.

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Peter Rouleau posted a condolence

Monday, August 28, 2017

I will miss Brian, he was always a regular at Mass on Saturday night saving the back pew, and I always knew i was welcome to sit with him when I was visiting. It will be sad to not have him there the next time I visit Arnprior mass on Saturday night will not be the same, however I know that the back pew will still be there, and Brian will still be there in spirit saving that spot for his regular group. I send my condolences to Donna and Gary and the rest of the family I wish I was there to say my final good bye to Brian.

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Jean and Harry Barr posted a condolence

Monday, August 28, 2017

Dear Donna, Gary and your families We are sorry to hear about Brian's passing. May your happy memories be of comfort to you all at this very sad time. Sincerely Jean and Harry Barr

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Allan Whitelock posted a condolence

Monday, August 28, 2017

My sincere condolences to Gary and all of Brian's family on his passing. God Bless you all. Allan Whitelock.

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Dianne Martin posted a condolence

Monday, August 28, 2017

Very sad news. Always came to me at Canadian Tire cause he said I always gave him such good service. I remember the day he came in and was having problems with his CT points card and he said he tried to call them but got no where so in he came and I called and got it all fixed. He wad so relieved and happy. Great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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Lisa and Trevor Timmins posted a condolence

Monday, August 28, 2017

Deepest sympathies to the Rafter family. Brian was a gentle, warm soul who had the best taste in hockey teams. We will miss discussing the Habs with you Brian.

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Jr. & Carolyn Mosseau posted a condolence

Monday, August 28, 2017

Our sincere condolences to Brian's Family.

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Sam Vincent posted a condolence

Monday, August 28, 2017

Our condolences to the Rafter family. RIP My Friend

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Bill & Colleen Piasetzki posted a condolence

Monday, August 28, 2017

Our sincere condolences to Brian's Family. Brian had such a positive and happy energy about him. He is now resting in the arms of Our Lord. Sincerely , Colleen & Bill

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Betty and Manfred Koch lit a candle

Monday, August 28, 2017

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MIlls Family posted a condolence

Monday, August 28, 2017

Donna, Mike and family, Sincere condolences from all of us. May happy memories remain in your heart. Susan,Denis,Sydney and Stephane

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