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Peter Rice Obituary
ALTON BAY -- Peter G. Rice, 70, of Woodlands Road, died Nov. 10, 2008, at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia.
He was born in Natick, Mass., on May 20, 1938, to Theodore and Doris (Gray) Rice. He was raised in Natick and resided there most of his life. He lived in Alton Bay for the past 10 years, after having spent many years coming up for weekends and vacation time.
Mr. Rice retired 10 years ago, having owned and operated Rice Heating and Air Conditioning in Natick.
He loved living at the home he built on Lake Winnipesaukee. He also enjoyed restoring antique cars.
Family includes his wife, Marie E. Lawson; five stepdaughters, Donna Burns, Judith Chamberland, Cynthia Booth, Lynda Morin and Janet Smith; seven grandchildren, a great-grandson, several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a stepdaughter, Dianne Grace.
SERVICES: Calling hours are Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, 12 School St., Alton 03809. A funeral service is Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in New Riverside Cemetery, Alton.
For more information, go to www.peasleefuneralhome.com.
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John Mullen
November 18, 2008
Marie, I'm very saddened and sorry to hear of Peter's passing. My heart and condolences go out to you and the girls. I have many fond memories of time spent with him in Natick. Know that he is in a better place now and we'll all be together again all too soon.
Lorraine Scott
November 15, 2008
Dear Marie and Family--Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss. The best we can do is to hope, to believe, to care, and to remember. Sent from your friends at Trudy,s.
Anita Hodgkins
November 14, 2008
Lynda,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Wishing you & your family Peace & fond Memories.
Isabel Smith
November 13, 2008
Know that the Smith Family hearts are with you at this sad time. Sending all of you our deepest condolences and healing energy.
Love,
Isabel
Arnold & Judy Johnson
November 13, 2008
Our sympathy goes out to the Family of PETER, we know he will greatley missed by my brother Bob of Alton bay N.H.
Virginia McBride
November 12, 2008
Cynthia Booth, This is from the lady that you met in the waiting room of ICU on Monday 11/10 at Laconia Hospital. We talked for awhile. I am so sorry about your Dad. You told me that you loved him very much and we were both praying for him to get better. My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family.
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