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Walter G. Trice, 60, died suddenly on Sunday, August 23rd at Saint Vincent Hospital of natural causes. He was one of the USA's top ten backgammon players and the author of several books including the modern classic Backgammon Boot Camp. He also wrote computer programs such as "Bearoff Quizmaster" and was a contributing columnist for the online magazines "GammonLife" and "GammonVillage." He was the secretary of the New England Backgammon Club, a member of the Seven Hills Wheelmen and the Easy C Riders. Mr. Trice was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee the son of James and Dorothy (Spragens) Trice. A graduate of Wesleyan College, Walter worked for Paul Revere Life Insurance Company for 20 years as an actuary before retiring in 1987. He leaves his wife, Donna M. (McDermott) Trice, two step-children William Galeckas and Lisa Galeckas of Worcester and three beloved step-granddaughters Tia, Taniah and Corynn. He is also survived by brothers, Dr. James H. Trice and his wife Leslie Thomas of Texas, Stephen Trice and his wife Rebecca Allen of Delaware and Thomas Trice of Pennsylvania; sisters, Elizabeth and her husband Mark Gause of California, Barbara and her husband Rev. Carl Buffington Jr. of Florida and Lillian and her husband John C. Murphy of Pennsylvania; and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 12th at 1:00 PM in O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Trice Education Fund, c/o Lillian Murphy, 1501 Old Mill Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610. oconnorbrothers.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Aug. 30, 2009.

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Ron and Sheila Hokanson

September 18, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Gordon Fain

September 8, 2009

As the Class secretary Wesleyan '70, I will, if family wishes, compose a paragraph for our alumni magazine. Could family please let me know data such as his nickname; any charitable cause(s) he did vol. work for; and his perhaps his major at Wes' or where he did actuarial studies.
Gordon Fain '70 [email protected]

George Mirijanian

August 30, 2009

On behalf of the Massachusetts Chess Association, of which Walter had been a member some years ago, I extend condolences to the Trice family on their loss. May he rest in peace.

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