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Edward Rice Obituary

RICE, Edward C. Of Kingston, formerly of Norwell, Age 60, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009. Beloved husband of Patricia L. (Andrews). Devoted father of Peter J. Rice of Kingston. Son of Audrey M. (Cummings) Rice of Norwell and the late Michael J. Rice. Brother of Judith Schraut of Marshfield, Helen Legere of No. Weymouth, Michael Rice of Pembroke, and the late Jane Kelleher of Fryeburg, ME. Also survived by many nieces & nephews and cousins. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 at 9 am in St. Helen Church, Washington St. (Rt. 53), Norwell. Interment Mass. V.A. National Cemetery, Bourne, MA at 1:45 pm on Monday. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 pm in McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 30 Central St. (off Rt. 123, near State Police Barracks), Norwell Center, MA. Owner of Edward C. Rice Construction Co. U.S. Army Veteran, Vietnam. For an online guestbook & directions, please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Homes Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell 781-659-2200

Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2009.
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Mr. Rice,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Mike Casey

November 28, 2009

Pat and Peter,

The Griffin family is sorry to hear about Eddie's passing.

Paul Griffin

November 13, 2009

Dear Patty, I am so sorry about your loss. My heart is with you at this difficult time. May the days ahead bring some measure of comfort and peace to you . L.A.

November 10, 2009

PAT AND PETER,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
ELSIE AND BOB AND FAMILY

November 9, 2009

Pat and Peter,
Our deepest sympathies.
Linda & John Veracka
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Leta Veracka Areski

November 7, 2009

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