Francis E. Rice's obituary , Passed away on June 26, 2026 in Wareham, Massachusetts

Francis E. Rice

March 13, 1954 - June 26, 2026 (72 years old)

Wareham, Massachusetts

Francis E. Rice's obituary , Passed away on June 26, 2026 in Wareham, Massachusetts

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Francis E. Rice

March 13, 1954 - June 26, 2026 (72 years old)

Wareham, Massachusetts

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Francis E. Rice Obituary

Francis E. Rice, born on March 13, 1954 in Franklin, Massachusetts, passed away on June 26, 2026. Francis leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. Francis E. Rice Jr. and Rita Rice (Paivo). He is survived by: his wife Gail Rice (Grassey) of Wareham; his daughters, Christina Rive Ivers (Evan Bridges), Falmouth and Diana Rice (Sarah Lavin Rice) of Spencer; his siblings, Michael Rice of Douglas, Kevin Rice of New Bedford, Mark Rice of Scottsdale, AZ, Matthew Rice of Hudson and Leslieanne Rice Cooper of Marong; his grandchildren, Anna, Emma Ivers, Hayley, Chloe, Jacob Bridges, Evan, Ryan Rice, Alexander Shvayko, Roman and Auston Harrington; and his aunt Donna Carifio.

Donations in his memory may be made to CHAMPs Animal Shelter.

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