In Memory of
William Preston "Bill"
Rice
Rice
1951 - 2017
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Smith's Funeral Home
"We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family."
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Kathy
"Hi Carol and family. Just thinking of you all at this anniversary of Bill's home"
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Barbara Cox past Gillwillian Member 1984..
"Rest in Peace. May God be with you always.. "
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Kim Thompson
"My thoughts are with Carol and the family. So sorry to hear of Bill's passing, "
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A 1st Port Nelson scouting member.
"Gone home. Bill will be missed."
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Karen and Cam Smith
"The world has lost another amazing Scouter. Thanks for all you have done for th"
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Terri Snoddy
"Graham I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and all your family. "
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Rob Pawson
"My thoughts and prayers go out to you Carol, Graham & Cayley, Jenn & Aaron - to "
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Obituary for William Preston "Bill" Rice
RICE, William (Bill),
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at The Carpenter Hospice on April 11, 2107. Loving husband of Carol (nee Conquer), father to Graham Rice and wife Cayley, Jenn McLean and husband Aaron, cherished Gramps to Preston, Sophia, Carter and Gavin, brother to Kathy Nicol of Chilliwack and will be remembered by extended family and friends. Bill grew up in Ottawa and married life has taken him to Regina, Calgary and Burlington. He was an accomplished handyman and willingly shared his love of building fences, decks, basements, garages and the like. Singing was an important leisure activity shared with Carol – Choir for Queen's visit and The Little Group in Regina, Jubilation in Calgary, Praise Unlimited/Mystery Unlimited in Burlington in addition to many church choirs. Bill so enjoyed the outdoors and was involved in many Scouts Canada activities both locally and nationally. A celebration of life is being handled by Smiths Funeral Home (http://www.smithsfh.com/). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the those charities dear to Bill’s heart - Scouts Canada, St. Christopher’s Anglican Church (Burlington), The Movember Foundation, The Carpenter Hospice (Burlington). A private family interment will be held at a later date.
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at The Carpenter Hospice on April 11, 2107. Loving husband of Carol (nee Conquer), father to Graham Rice and wife Cayley, Jenn McLean and husband Aaron, cherished Gramps to Preston, Sophia, Carter and Gavin, brother to Kathy Nicol of Chilliwack and will be remembered by extended family and friends. Bill grew up in Ottawa and married life has taken him to Regina, Calgary and Burlington. He was an accomplished handyman and willingly shared his love of building fences, decks, basements, garages and the like. Singing was an important leisure activity shared with Carol – Choir for Queen's visit and The Little Group in Regina, Jubilation in Calgary, Praise Unlimited/Mystery Unlimited in Burlington in addition to many church choirs. Bill so enjoyed the outdoors and was involved in many Scouts Canada activities both locally and nationally. A celebration of life is being handled by Smiths Funeral Home (http://www.smithsfh.com/). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the those charities dear to Bill’s heart - Scouts Canada, St. Christopher’s Anglican Church (Burlington), The Movember Foundation, The Carpenter Hospice (Burlington). A private family interment will be held at a later date.
