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Richard Rice Obituary
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.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Rice
Michelle Rice
September 19, 2013
Missing you dearly Pop. Only been a month, but it seems like forever. Peace be with you in heaven, forever.
September 4, 2013
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
John & Gerry Brewster
September 2, 2013
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.
September 1, 2013
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 enfants.
Toutes nos condoléances de la Belgique.Thierry,Natacha et Mathéo
Jeanine,Daniel,Christelle et les filles.
Dear Jacqueline,
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Richard.
That tell you otherwise good courage.
In those moments the words are useless but only friendship and love of yours count.
Beyond the grief he will remember you as the happy moments spent together, his smile, his cheerfulness, his sense of humor.
We can not be here for the funeral, but we'll be there in spirit to accompany you and your children.
Our condolences to Belgium. Thierry, Natasha and Matheo
Jeanine, Daniel, Christelle and girls.
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Joe Mugavero
August 31, 2013
Jackie and Family my condolences on a horrific loss! You lost a great man, and I lost a great friend !!!!
August 30, 2013
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.
David & Cindy Buchan
August 29, 2013
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.
Dorothy Bruce
August 29, 2013
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.
August 29, 2013
Gerry, Bob and family; so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family, Diane Harbeck
Eleanor Bruce
August 29, 2013
So sorry to all the Rice family!! So many Cohanzie memories at the Rice house on Dayton Place!! Dick was a great man!!!
John & Peg Worobey
August 29, 2013
Curt and Family
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a pleasure to work with and always supportive of his co-workers. Please accept our sympathy.
Your Boys, Rich & Curt 1967
BOB WADE
August 28, 2013
Rice Family Home 1967
BOB WADE
August 28, 2013
Uncle Dick & Gram Rice
BOB WADE
August 28, 2013
Rice Family circa 1970's
Bob Wade
August 28, 2013
Uncle Dick Aunt Jackie Gram&Gramp Rice
Bob Wade
August 28, 2013
Uncle Dick & Aunt Jackie with Gram & Gramp Rice
Bobby Wade
August 28, 2013
Uncle Dick, I have many memories of you which will last forever. I remember you throwing me into the water at Waterford beach when I was little, (and yes I cried). I remember you with your horses. I can see you playing horseshoes at the family picnics along with many other memories. I am glad you are no longer in pain but sad that you are gone. You will be missed.
Janice (Beebe) England
August 28, 2013
To Gerry and family, Heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Larry Hauer
August 28, 2013
To the Rice family and Curt,so sorry for your loss.I enjoyed working with Dick at EB more than even he knew.
Richard Rice
August 28, 2013
Pop, although we didn't always see eye to eye, my respect and love for you will never end. I'll never forget the good times our family had and your acts of kindness. Don't worry about mom, we'll all be taking care of her. Hope you shoot 100 straight up there.
See ya again sometime.
Your loving son,
Richie
Robert H. (BoB) Wade Sr.
August 28, 2013
Jacky and Rich,Curt and family,it is a sad day in all our lives, that new and loved Dick.When Gerry and I got married on 10-21-1961, that is also his birthday he gave me his sister's hand while standing in for his Dad.As a brother-in-law you couldn't ask for better. We will miss him.May God Bless you,Dick and the family.
marge byrne
August 28, 2013
Curt,Shelly and family, We are truly sorry for your loss.You will all be in our Prayers.
Love to your families.
Marge and Bob
Cheryl Rice
August 28, 2013
My earliest memory of Dick is coming down the stairs one morning and having someone pick me up,hug me and twirl me around the kitchen. I was so young when he entered the Air Force and left for Europe I didn't even remember him but I'm so grateful that my first memory is such a special one. Thanks for being such a great brother. Love you always.
leslie nichols
August 28, 2013
So sorry for yuor loss
Michelle Rice
August 28, 2013
I miss you so much already. Thank you for being a wonderful father in law. Peace be with you Pop. We will honor you for all the rest of our days. With love and gratitude, Shell.Xoxo
Jeffrey Gilger
August 28, 2013
To the Rice family, Dick was a great fellow club member and skeet shooter. Dick always had time to give advise and teach new shooter. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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