Marion M. Rice Newport, New Hampshire Obituary

Marion M. Rice

<p>Newport, NH: Marion Lockhart Rice, born March 16, 1931 in Fall River, Massachusetts, daughter of Howard A. Lockhart and Elisabeth Dunham Lockhart.</p> <p>A graduate of Haverhill High and Addison Gilbert School of Nursing in Gloucester, Massachusetts. She is the widow of Ransom A. Rice.</p> <p>During her lifetime she was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Newport Hospital Gift Shoppe, Brownie Leader and Den Mother.</p> <p>In church life she was a Deacon, on the Hospitality Committee and Parish Relations Committee. She also sang in the church choir for years, a member of the Evening Circle, and was involved with the Church Bazaar.</p> <p>She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Theodore Lockhart, and her sister Helen Lockhart. She is survived by children, Bruce Rice and his wife Linda; Lawrence Rice; Laurie Beebe and her husband Curtis; sister in law, Carolyn Lockhart; her five grandchildren: Mallori Parker, Molly Botenhagen, Lindsey Rice, Curtis Beebe and Arielle&nbsp;Beebe; her great grandchildren, Reagan and Carter Botenhagen; and several nieces and nephews.</p> <p>A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 11:00 AM at South Congregational Church in Newport.&nbsp;</p> <p>In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Upper Valley Humane Society, South Congregational Church, or Richards Library.</p>
March 16, 1931 - August 7, 202203/16/193108/07/2022
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Tammy Hisel
September 25, 2022
Marion’s service was yesterday, 9-24-2022. She would be pleased with all her friends and family whom attended and those who were there in thought. She was a lady who gave and never asked for anything in return. She was a wife, a mother and a grandmother.., that was her c... Continue Reading
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Sandra Demeis
September 10, 2022
So very sorry to hear of her passing. She was so sweet.
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Dianne Archambault
August 29, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Marions passing, she was such a sweet and kind lady.
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Betty Jo Morrow
August 14, 2022
Was sad to read of Mrs Rice's passing, she was such a wonderful lady. Always enjoyed our visits in the store. My condolences go out to the Rice family.
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Kerry hebert
August 13, 2022
Marion was such a wonderful person and always so kind. Our favorite memory is when we were attending mens softball and she agreed to go to see Jaws with our young son who to this day calls her his first date
And he will soon be 50. Our deepest sympathy to all of you, sh... Continue Reading
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Robert Scott
August 12, 2022
Her Bright Smile and Sincerity is my lasting memory of Marion ........An Outstanding Person that Created Such Goodness

May She Rest with the Saints

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Robert Scott
August 12, 2022
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Tammy Peterson
August 12, 2022
Dear Larry, Bruce, Laurie and family, I am sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a special lady and will be missed. My thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Tammy
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Leighann King
August 11, 2022
Marion was such a kind, caring person. We had many fun conversations when she would visit me at the bank. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Jeff and Leighann King
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Charlene and Bruce Worrad
August 11, 2022
To Laurie, Bruce and Larry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ranny and Marion will always be remembered for their friendship and the wonderful example they set for us as a young couple just starting out.
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