Ivy Thelma Graves 2002 Halifax Chronicle Herald Ivy Thelma Graves, 71, Chester, died October 13, 2002, in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in North River, she was a daughter of the late Aseph and Goldie (Daniels) Acker and her late foster parents, Pauline and Reuben Rafuse. She was a member of St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Chester. Ivy was a "hockey mom" and an avid fund raiser for Chester Minor Hockey for many years. Ivy was a mom and nanny to many. Surviving are her husband, Arthur; son, Tommy (Shelley), Chester; daughter, Valorie Rafuse-Bond (Clinton), Chester Basin; granddaughters, Brittany, Sara, Melissa, and Jessica; grandson, Jason; sisters, Muriel Boutiler, Halifax; Vergie (Ivan) Collicutt, Canaan; foster sister, Betty (Marshall) Fleet, Timberlea; brothers, Basil (Marion), Berwick; Lowell (Donna), Ontario; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by son-in-law, Billy Rafuse; foster brother, Richard Rafuse; foster sister, Helen Shaw. No visitation by family request. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Rev. Linda MacDonald officiating. Burial at a later date. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jessica Bond Recovery Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Davis Funeral Home, Chester.