Rosemary Rice
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Rosemary Rice, 91, of Honey Brook passed away on June 28, 2020 at the Hickory House Nursing Home. She was the widow of the late Harold Lloyd Rice who died on July 9, 2002.
Born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Rose Nieduski and John Raffier. She attended St Cecilia's Catholic Church. Rosemary was a salesperson for Parisian model shop and she worked in the Personnel Department at the Brandywine Hospital.
Rosemary taught herself to play the piano by ear at a very young age and entertained many family and friends all her life up until three years ago.
She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Worley of West Virginia, Leslie Ferguson and husband Vernon of Coatesville, and grandson, Gerren Murphy of Lancaster and great granddaughter, Maya Murphy, three step-grandchildren; Buzz Ferguson, Lori Poole, and Victor Ferguson and two step great grandchildren; Will Poole and Rashae Poole. She is also survived by her siblings, John Raffier of Honey Brook, Thomas Raffier of Sadsburyville and many nieces and nephews and friends who loved her. She was preceded in death by two infant sons, Bruce Allen and Galen Dean and two sisters Dorrie and Shirley and two brothers Francis and Joe.
The family would like to thank Hickory House Nursing Home and Holisticcare Hospice for the wonderful care that Rosemary received the past few years of her life.
Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Holisticcare Hospice, 685 Kromer Ave, Berwyn, PA 19312 or the Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home. Condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Leslie, Lisa and families, I
Leslie, Lisa and families, I am saddened by the news of your Mom passing. Just the thought of her makes me smile. What a sweet, sweet lady. Thoughts of her and Mom (Doris Franciscus) sitting in the hallway in their wheelchairs, talking and holding hands comes to mind and makes me smile. I am so sorry for your loss and how much more difficult it must have been in todays world. You are in my prayers.
Diane Schrack
Thank you so much for your
Thank you so much for your kind words, Diane. Yes, I can still see my Mom and your Mom holding hands in the hall. So sweet! ❤❤ Hope you are doing well.
My Deepest Sympathy
Dear Lisa and Leslie,
I am very sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a sweet and caring lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Lynne
Thank you, Lynne. ❤
Thank you, Lynne. ❤
Condolences
To les and the Rice family; my wife , Cathy and I wish to express our condolences for your loss. Permit me to reflect upon my first time meeting you and your family. Of course the uniqueness of your family I was adopted immediately as a part of your family and felt apart of it. Your mom and dad was a role model for other family for other to imitate. It was like two angels sent to help society to come together. I missed your dad so now I will miss my other angel your mom During your dads yard sale I brought a coffee table for my den and each time that I sat down I think about your parents when I study or eat on that table. Your loss is our loss. Hopefully you and you family can find consolation that they made me my family and our community and the world a better a better place to live
Thank you!
Grover and Cathy, Thank you for your amazing tribute to my Mom and Dad and the wonderful comments about our family. It brought me to tears. I truly appreciate your friendship. Thank you! ❤❤
Thinking of you
Dear Lisa and Leslie--
Sending you much love and peace. So sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. Many happy memories of beautiful Aunt Rosie and the extraordinary relationship the three of you had.
Tracey
Thank you!
Thank you, Tracey. We were so very blessed to have such a loving Mother and Father. We have such fond memories of our Massachusetts trips. Such great times! Mom will certainly be missed. Love, Leslie.
RE: Deepest Sympathy/ Rosemary Rice
Leslie and Family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. She always was so cheerful. She had such a beautiful smile. Always quick with a wave to Greet and send off, until another meeting. She had such a beautiful relationship with family. She was so proud of you all and loved you.
Tatiana "Tanya" Middleton
Thank you
Thank you, Tanya, for your kind words. It's funny how our paths have crossed so many different times, with the last being at Hickory House. Yes, Mom was the best! Thank you again. Hope to run into you again somewhere. :)
Many Memories
Doug has so many great memories of your Mom and Dad, and all the times your family and his family got together. He has told me so many stories, I feel I was apart of you two growing up. How great to have family that cared so deeply.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Leslie and Lisa too, and both of your families. May the comfort of others help you through this tough time.
God Bless.
Thank you
Thank you for your kind words, Cheryl. Yes, we sure do have a lot of memories with Doug and Johnny and his Parents. Such fun times! The good ol' days! I'm glad you have heard all of the stories! There are so many! Wonderful memories!
sincere condolences to the
sincere condolences to the family of ROSEMARY/ i remember her worling in the dress shop/ she was so pretty & always so pleasant/ may your memories console you! sincerely, nancy pitcherella
Thank you
Thank you for your kind words, Nancy. Yes, Mom was a beauty, that's for sure, if I must say so myself! She touched so many lives in her 91 years. Everyone loved her.
Leslie
Leslie
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was a soft spoken and classy lady, with a genuine smile for everyone. We worked together at the Parisian Model Shope in the 70's. Sending my since condolences and prayers to the family.
Baleria L Alston-Williams
Thank you
Thank you for your kind words, Bal. I remember when you and Mom worked together in Parisian. Such great memories! I miss those days!
My mom and I just saw and was
My mom and I just saw and was shock to hear about ur mom. Remembering growing up across the street from u guys and how sweet ur parents where to us. And when Gary and I would need to service ur parents home on the Luncoln Hwy especially the time ur mom freaked out about the snake wrapped around her unit. We always knew that we would b there for atleast 2 hours just talking and getting caught up. She will b greatly missed. A great gentle giving and loving woman. Condolences to ur family.
Thank you
Oh Peggy, what great memories! I do not remember the snake story, though! LOL! We had a blast growing up, didn't we? Thank you for your kind words. We certainly had the best parents.
Leslie and Lisa, I am so very
Leslie and Lisa, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mom was indeed one of my favorite people. She wore that perpetual smile throughout the years and carried joy in her heart. I have so many fond memories of her and will treasure them forever. I enjoyed spending time with her at Hickory House and listening to her amazing gift in playing the piano. She often told me how, "blessed I am to have two wonderful daughters." Shannon enjoyed sharing the same birthday with her and loved having lunch to celebrate their special day. My the Lord hold you and comfort you in the days ahead.
Thank you
Thank you for your kind words, Ann Marie, Shannon and Patrick! And, thank you for speaking at Mom's Service, Ann Marie. I know she is smiling down on all of us. I miss her so much!
Leslie. So sorry for your
Leslie. So sorry for your lose. I know you will really miss her. Thinking of you and sending prayers. Love sue
Thank you
Thank you, Sue. My heart is broken.