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Duncan Rice Obituary
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Diane M. (Lavoie) Rice; 3 daughters, Tammy Hale and son-in-law Michael of Georgetown, TN, Bonnie Eaton of Sturbridge and son-in-law Kevin of Templeton and Tanya Mayhew and son-in-law Eric of Vernon, VT; 2 sisters, Mary Gallagher of Leominster, MA and Marion Alexander of Jacksonville Beach, FL; 7 grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews, all of whom love him dearly.
Mr. Rice was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Seabees from 1958 to 1962 receiving an honorable discharge. Duncan worked as a carpenter for many years with several area companies.
A funeral service with Military Honors will be held for Duncan at Walnut Grove Cemetery in the Spring. Pillsbury Funeral Home, 44 Gilbert Street, North Brookfield is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Duncan Rice
Dave Maynard
January 11, 2011
My memories of Dunkin are vague but i do remember calling him UNCKY DUNCKY on that what seemed to be at the time that huge ranch you guys had.My thoughts are with all of you
Dave Maynard
January 11, 2011
My memories of Duncan are vague i was very young but i do remember calling him UNKY DUNKY on what seemed at the time that huge ranch you guys had. My thoughts are with you guys
Lisa Alexander
January 10, 2011
Tammy and family,
My heart goes out to you during this very sad time. I pray God gives you the strength you need to get through your loss, and that you find comfort in knowing that you will see your dad again so sweet day, and know that he will continue to live within you all through all the wonderful memories you have shared. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers.
Our deepest sympathies,
Lisa Alexander and Family
Peg Daly-Gonsalves
January 10, 2011
To the Rice Family, Sorry for your loss. Things will get better in time.. God Bless
Tammy Hale
January 10, 2011
My Family and my dads friends,
Thank you for being part of our lives.
My dad was a very strong and hard working man, who always gave everything to our family. He will be deeply missed. He brought plenty of memories to our lives that will never be forgotten! Thank you all for the kind words and thoughts and prayers that you have sent our family. I hope you will all be around in the spring when we can honor him and lay him to rest with respects.
I love you Dad and I will always be true to myself like you taught me to be, and make you and mom proud of the woman you have raised me to be.
Till we meet again-- see you soon.
Love, Tammy Hale
Rina Cavallini
January 8, 2011
Dearest Bonnie, Diane, Tanya and Tammy (and all your beautiful families) I am so sorry about your loss. I remember so many times coming by the house and your dad tinkering around the yard or chatting with me in his living room chair. May God bless you all with peace and the comfort that Jesus went ahead and prepared a place for our loved ones to meet us again in the Heaven where there are no longer any tears. God be with you all always, but especially during this sad time for you. Love you guys, Rina Cavallini
Terri Glass Johnson
January 7, 2011
Diane, I am so saddened to hear of Duncan's passing. I have fond memories of you both & your family from my childhood. May you feel the love of family & friends & may memories warm your hearts!
Doreen Picarello
January 6, 2011
Aunt Diane, Tammy, Bonnie and Tanya,
My deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
jeffrey sullivan and the sullivan family
January 6, 2011
diane and family so sorry for youre loss duncan is in a great plase now we will all meet again its never goodbye he and my dad sully are paving the way for us and are waiting on us god bless you and youre family
Osmyn & Sandra Stevens
January 6, 2011
Diane and family, Duncan was a very good friend. Drive by and see Duncan putting dual exhausts on his pick up. Made it look like a big rig. Butch really liked Duncan. many a time he would go down and chat with him and have coffee. Will miss seeing him. Too all of you. God Bless and Take Care....Sandy and Butch Stevens
The Rice Family
January 6, 2011
We would like to have announced that Duncan really enjoyed working with The Masiello Family for many years as a carpenter.
Harold Clarkson
January 6, 2011
Dianne and girls, so very sorry to hear about Duncan, we love you all very much and we regret not seeing you in so long,but think about you all and will never forget all the good times. Love, Harold,Joan & Family
January 6, 2011
To the family of Duncan Rice,
My sympathoy goe's to all the family & friends of Duncan.The last time I saw Dunkin was in high school at the old Major Edwards High school in West Boylston. Again my deepes sympathy. to you all.
Dick Chapman
Aisha Evans
January 6, 2011
To my aunte Diane and cousins. I'm sorry for your loss and love you all dearly. May my uncle rest in peace
Christine Murphy
January 6, 2011
Auntie Diane, Tammy, Bonnie, and Tanya,
My prayers are with you. I Love you all.
January 6, 2011
DIANE AND GIRLS,I'M SO SAD FOR NOT BEING THERE FOR YOU,WITH MY RECENT LOSS IT IS HARD TO DEAL WITH.PLEASE FORGIVE ME.ILOVEYOU ALL. LOVR MARY&AUNT MARY
Tanya (Proud to be your daughter) Mayhew
January 6, 2011
Mom(Diane), I pray for your strength to help you through! I love you! and he is somehow still here with you! We will never let him leave our hearts! His fight is over but his strength remains with you!
It's never too late to say love someone after so many years! Live life with NO regrets! and remember NEVER goodbye... See you Later.. Love you dad! 12/31/35 ~ 01/03/11
Lorena Gadbois
January 5, 2011
Diane and girls, I'm so sorry for your loss, but he is with god now andhe will take care of him.
Lisa Robbins
January 5, 2011
Bonnie & girls,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad/ Grandpa. We are thinking of you. Know that your Dad/ Grandpa will always be with you in your hearts. Thank God for memories.
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