Donald L. Rice

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Donald L. Rice

WATERFORD — Donald L. Rice, 68, of Waterford passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway with his loving family by his side. He was born in Rumford on June 1, 1943, son of Rufus E. Rice and Mary (Clough) Kenniston. He graduated from Gould Academy in 1961.

He worked as a bridge engineer for the State of Maine for 40 years, retiring in 2001, after which time he assisted in the operation of Rice Tree Service of Waterford. He was a member of Mt. Tirem Lodge.

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and trapping. Another joy was fishing trips to Moosehead Lake and Lost Pond with Merritt and Bertha Kimball. He enjoyed tropical vacations with his family and meticulously caring for his home and gardens.

Dear to his heart were his beloved grandchildren whom he watched faithfully at their various sporting events. Always devoted and loyal to his family, he never missed the opportunity to plan and be a part of family gatherings.

Mr. Rice is survived by his sons, Adam Rice of Augusta and Sheldon and wife Jackie of Waterford; four grandchildren, Bryenna and Michaela Rice of Augusta and Jaidyn and Dalton Rice of Waterford; dear friend, Elaine Kimball; brother, Douglas and wife Sandra Rice of Guildford, CT; sister, Donna Rice-Howe of Waterford and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Sally Rice-Twitchell.

Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, May 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oxford Hills and Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Route 26, Oxford. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at the Waterford Congregational Church, Plummer Hill Rd. in Waterford. Donations may be made in his memory to the Oxford Hills Athletics Program, OHCHS, 256 Main St., South Paris, ME 04281, c/o Pam Colby or Mt. Tirem Lodge, P.O. Box 6, Waterford, ME 04088. On-line condolences may be expressed to the family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.