May God bless you and your...
Missing you dearly Pop. Only been a month, but it seems like forever. Peace be with you in heaven, forever.
Michelle Rice
September 19, 2013 | Waterford, CT
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Richard I. Rice
Waterford, Connecticut
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Send FlowersWaterford - Richard I. Rice, 74, son of the late Nelson and Claire (Keyes) Rice of Waterford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Aug. 21, 2013.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 52 years, Jacqueline "Jackie" Rice; sons, Richard and his wife, Gwen, and Curtis and his wife, Michelle; four grandchildren, Daniel, Dylan, Pamela, and Brighton. He and Jackie were lifelong friends of John "Jack" and Emily Downing and their families of Salem. He is also survived by a brother, Hubert "Butch" Rice; and five sisters, Claire Patton, Betty Vopicka, Gerry Wade, Evelyn Argood, and Cheryl Rice and their families.
Richard "Dick" served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He was a life member of the Cohanzie Fire Department, where he served the Waterford community and called bingo for a number of years. He retired from the design department at Electric Boat after 38 years of service.
Dick was an avid skeet shooter and was a devoted member of the Norwich Sportsmen's Rod and Gun Club.
Calling hours for family and friends will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London. Burial will be held at a later date and will be private.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorial donations be made to the Center for Hospice Care Southeastern Connecticut, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360.
Please visit www.byles.com for directions, to sign the guestbook, or to share a memory.
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We have so many fond memories of great times together that we will cherish forever. We Love You Both! Love, Michael, Candace, Angie and Jordan
September 04, 2013
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To the Rice family; We are very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He was a great neighbor for 28 years. We will keep the Rice family in our prayers.
John & Gerry Brewster
September 02, 2013 | Niantic, CT
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Chère Jacqueline,
C'est avec beaucoup de tristesse que nous venons d'apprendre le décès de richard.
Que te dire sinon bon courage.
Dans ces moments là les mots sont inutiles mais seule l'amitié et l'amour des tiens comptent.
Par delà le chagrin il ne te faudra retenir que les moments heureux passés ensemble, son sourire, sa gaieté, son humour.
Nous ne pourrons pas être parmi vous pour les obsèques mais nous serons là en pensée, pour vous accompagner, toi et tes...
September 01, 2013
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Jackie and Family my condolences on a horrific loss! You lost a great man, and I lost a great friend !!!!
Joe Mugavero
August 31, 2013 | Voluntown, CT
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Curt and Family,So sorry for your loss.
Curt your father was the best. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to know him. May he rest in peace.
August 30, 2013
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To the entire Rice family, we were saddened to hear of the passing of Dickie. Even though we were not family by blood he sure did treat our family as if we were. The joking and kidding while attending Downing family picnics or just a Saturday evening playing cribbage against him and Jack...will always be a fond memory for me.
Jackie,Richie, Curt and their families may your days ahead be filled with fond memories of your husband , father, and grandfather, with our deepest sympathy.
David & Cindy Buchan
August 29, 2013
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So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember so well babysitting for the boys when they were little in the Rice homestead on Dayton Place. Jackie, boys (now grown), and all the Rice siblings. From Cohanzie firehouse to all the other places our paths crossed, you are many memories of my life. It truly saddens me to see your loss.
Dorothy Bruce
August 29, 2013 | Waterford, CT
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Gerry, Bob and family; so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family, Diane Harbeck
August 29, 2013
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