Obituary of Brian Rafter

(Retired – Boeing, Arnprior)

(Member – Arnprior Old Time Hockey League)

It is with sadness that we announce that our brother, uncle, great-uncle and good friend Brian Cecil Rafter of Braeside passed away peacefully at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital in Ottawa while surrounded by loved ones on Monday morning, August 28th, 2017. He was 77. Beloved son of the late Cecil and Amelia (nee Gibeault) Rafter. Dear brother of Gary Rafter (Phyllis) and Donna Chateauvert (Mike), both of Arnprior. Proud and doting uncle of Tyler Rafter (Amy), Leslie Osborne (Chris), Michelle Nicholas (Cory), Paula Chateauvert (Denis Séguin) and great-uncle of Nolan, Halle, Amelia, Will, Owen and Jack. A friendly, kind man, Brian will be remembered for his thoughtfulness and his calm demeanor. His work ethic along with his friendly personality made him a pleasure to be with. He will be sorely missed by many area residents who enjoyed his company. Relatives and friends were invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Thursday morning from 9:30 until 10:15.  A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Braeside on Thursday morning, August 31st at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Brian, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.