Mary ABBOTT

RICE, Mary - Of Welland, at the Welland County General Hospital on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 in her 83rd year. Cherished wife of Donald Rice. Beloved mother of David Rice (Ruth) of Hamilton, Janet Wight (Clyde) of Waterloo, Brian Rice (Diane) of Fenwick and Paul Rice (Hahn) of Costa Mesa, California. Loving grandmother to Jennifer (Jeff), Cristin (Natale), Brody, Matthew, Lindsay and Sarah and great-grandmother to Isabelle and Isaac. Predeceased by her parents Wesley and Flossie Abbott. Mrs. Rice was employed as a registered nurse at Sunset Haven for 25 years retiring in 1990. She was a faithful member of Wesley United Church. Friends are invited to visit at the H.L. CUDNEY FUNERAL HOME, 241 West Main Street, Welland, on Thursday, May 10th from 7-9 pm. The funeral service, conducted by Reverend Kim Wright, will be held at Wesley United Church, 244 First Avenue, Welland, on Friday, May 11th at 11:00 am with visitation at the church from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Interment to follow in Fonthill Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy a donation to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation or Wesley United Church would be appreciated by the family. 10646061