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DEATHS – MRS. O.W. RICE

[Welland Tribune March 31, 1947]

The death of Ethel May Benson Rice in her 64th year occurred at the Welland County General hospital on Saturday forenoon. She was born in Toronto, daughter of the late David and Martha Benson and came to Welland 30 years ago.

She was a member of Central United church, and her husband, the late O.W. Rice was a well known business man. He passed away in 1944.

Deceased was ill six weeks. She is survived by three daughters, Margaret, Mrs. JA. McMartin; Audrey, Mrs. John Jackman Jr., and Amy, Mrs. Wilson Armitage of St. Catharines; also a sister, Mrs. Alex Robertson of Toronto and five grandchildren.

The funeral will be held on Tuesday, April 1 at 2.30 p.m. from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, to Fonthill cemetery.

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