Myrtle Alma Rice Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador Obituary

Myrtle Alma Rice

It is with deep sadness that the family of the late Myrtle Alma Rice announces her passing. Myrtle passed peacefully away at the North Haven Manor, Lewisporte, NL on Thursday, November 19th, 2020 at the age of 92 years. Myrtle was blessed with a long life of health, built on a foundation of love and generosity for her family, countless friends, church and community. To the world she was one person, but to those who knew and loved her she was the world. Caring, loving, and gracious her house was a home to all, a warm welcoming place for all her family and friends. Determined, committed, strengthened through life’s experiences, unphased by hard work and thriving on fun gatherings, music and laughter; she was most content preparing a meal, making a bed and tending to others. Spirited through relationships she was to so many, the matriarch, their rock, the glue, their go to and the know all. Her devotion knew no boundaries and she has left a legacy of love, patience and kindness we were blessed to have known and will be honoured to take forth. Myrtle is predeceased by her husband - Pearce Rice; daughters - Albertha, Edith and infant daughter; - parents - Pearce & Albertha Rice; siblings - Rose Robinson (Doug) and Dorcas Banks (Harry) and brother-in-law - Lee Gavin. Left with many fond and loving memories are her children - Betty Whiteway (Aubrey) and Wayne Rice (Jane); grandchildren - Karen Pond (Perry), Lori White (Edward) and Laura Curtis (Jamie); great-grandchildren - Maria & Ian Pond, Hadley and Isaac White; siblings - Reverend William Rice (Rowena) and Ruby Gavin as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Public Visitation took place at Foster Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Baie Verte, NL on Saturday, November 21st, 2020, following specific guidelines related to the global pandemic and associated restrictions. Reverend Bill Rice conducted a Private Family Funeral Service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Baie Verte, NL on Sunday, November 22nd, 2020. Interment followed at St. Peter’s Anglican Cemetery, Westport, NL. Additional Funeral Arrangement details will be announced as they become available. As an expression of sympathy flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made in Myrtle's memory to the Rice family. All donations will be divided among St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Baie Verte and St. Peter’s Anglican Cemetery, Westport. We encourage extended family and friends to share condolences, memories and/or photos to Myrtle’s memorial wall, available on our website. All items will be documented and displayed in our personalized guestbook and presented to the Rice family. “Safe in the arms of Jesus, safe on His gentle breast, there by His love o’ershaded, sweetly my soul doth rest!” Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Foster Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Baie Verte, NL. “A Source of Peace in the Midst of the Storm”
February 12, 1928 - November 19, 202002/12/192811/19/2020
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Paul and Adrienne Goodman
November 23, 2020
Our sincerest condolences to you at this sad and difficult time. We have wonderful memories of Mrs. Rice, her laughter, generosity and kindness. She will always hold a special place in our hearts. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Gillian Piedalue
November 23, 2020
Aunt Myrt , was such a big part of my life growing up .Aunt Myrt was my godmother and lived down the hill from me . Aunt Myrt got me to sing in the church choir and we would go together for practice . She had such great stories and was always very kind and a great listen... Continue Reading
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Marilyn Norman Pardy
November 22, 2020
Dear Betty, Wayne and all Myrt’s family;
I am sending you all great sympathy and love at this sad time.
Our families shared many great times together and I always felt part of your family- Myrt was dearly loved respected and will be missed.

Sincerely, Marilyn Norman Par...
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Gordon & Shirley Cooper
November 22, 2020
Betty, Wayne and families: So very sorry to hear of the passing of one of our life's treasures. A true lady, full of kindness - the world was her family, and we loved her right back! Our condolences to Ruby and Bill and families as well. God has now embraced her in hi... Continue Reading
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Marlene Wells
November 21, 2020
Our sincerest condolences to all of you at this very sad time. We have so many wonderful memories of Myrtle and loved her so much! We wish we could be with you at this time but, unfortunately, we can not. Thinking of you all and keeping you in our hearts.

Love,
Doug ...
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Zelda & Bill Dixon
November 21, 2020
Sincerest sympathy to Betty and Wayne and families. We remember your Mom fondly.
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mitten@nfld.com
November 21, 2020
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llewnorman
November 21, 2020
Betty, Wayne, Bill, Ruby & Families

We are so very sorry to hear of Myrts passing. Our memories go back many years. We send our sincere sympathy to all of you. Sincerely

Junior & Kay
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George White
November 21, 2020
To Betty and Wayne:

We have many happy memories of our friendship and fellowship with your mom and dad, while living in Baie Verte. Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom.

Sincerely,

George and Ruby White
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Carson and Catherine Snelgrove
November 20, 2020
Our thoughts are with you at this time. May memories bring you comfort.