Mr. Robert R. Rice Sr.

October 7, 1923 - April 7, 2013

Dover, NH Robert R. Rice, Sr., 89, formerly of Myrtle Street in Claremont, NH died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the Wentworth Home in Dover, NH, following a period of failing health. He was born in Claremont, NH on October 7, 1923. He was the son of Alan and Virginia (Wallace) Rice and had been a longtime Claremont and Cornish resident. Robert was a veteran of the US Army 36th Armored Calvary Division during WWII. He had been employed as a machinist by Sullivan Machine Company in Claremont. He was the widower of Jacqueline A. (Rowe) Rice who died on August 16, 1994. Members of his family include a son, Robert R. Rice, Jr., Cornish, NH; a daughter, Sharon Lampros, Dover, NH; three granddaughters, Katrina Lampros and Elene Boudreau of Dover, and Cara Decato and one great grandchild, Rebecca Rumrill of Cornish Flat, NH; a sister, Colleen Perrotto of Virginia Beach, VA; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Bernard Rice, and two sisters, Hazel Johnson and Irene Morro.The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Wentworth Home for their compassionate care for Bob over the past three years. There will be no visiting hours or services at this time. The family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cornish Fire Department, Stoughton House in Windsor, Vermont or the Wentworth Home in Dover, NH. You are invited to share a memory of Robert with the family or leave a message of condolence in the family guest book at www.royfuneralhome.com . Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 93 Sullivan Street, Claremont, NH.