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Kenneth Rice

In Memorial

Rice: Kenneth Alexander.
(Former Owner of Caledon East Feed Mill, long time member of the Schomberg Fire Department, Past Master of #118 A.F & A.M Masonic Lodge, and Schomberg Lions Club). Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Care Centre, Newmarket, on Wednesday September 18, 2019. Ken Rice, in his 82nd year, beloved husband of Joan (Rae). Loving father of Darryl (Lisa) and James (Natsuki). Sadly missed by his grandchildren Jennifer (A.J.), Mark (Kate), Steven, Ken and Max. Dear brother of the late Helen Rice. The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Sunday September 22nd, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday September 23rd, 2019 at 3:00pm followed by Interment in Schomberg Union Cemetery. Memorial donations in Ken’s memory may be made to Southlake Regional Health Care Centre. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com

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  1. Karen Barnes says

    November 4, 2019 at 4:30 pm

    So sorry to read of Ken’s passing. Many of my fondest Schomberg memories are woven together through the lives of our parents as they raised our generation. My sincerest condolences to you Joan and your family.

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  2. Jay Gardhouse says

    October 2, 2019 at 7:12 pm

    Rest in peace Ken
    Was a pleasure to work for you at the feed mill

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  3. DORIS DEWINTER says

    October 1, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    So sorry to hear of your loss, in the passing of Ken. I remember working in the bank with you Joan and also your wedding. Went to Schomberg School with Ken, too. May you be comforted in the months ahead and know that my sympathy is sincere to you and your family.

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  4. Sam and Kevin Holmes and family says

    September 29, 2019 at 9:27 am

    So sorry for your loss. Ken was a fantastic neighbour. Thinking if you all, Kevin Sam Kirk Brooke and Carlyn Holmes

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  5. Edith and Eric Mcdonald says

    September 29, 2019 at 9:23 am

    Our sincere sympathy for your loss. Ken was a great person.

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  6. Peter and Judith Burkitt says

    September 25, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    So very sorry to hear about Ken. We are out of the Schomberg loop and missed the news. Much love and hugs to you Joan and Darryl, Jamie, and families.

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  7. JOHN LLOYD says

    September 23, 2019 at 9:31 pm

    Our condolences to you Joan and your family.
    John and Alice Lloyd

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  8. Jim Bland says

    September 23, 2019 at 1:09 pm

    Joan, Darryl and James
    Sorry to learn of Ken’s passing. A great guy to work for and with.
    Our thoughts are with you at this time
    Jim and Cathy

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  9. Sandra Robertson Creighton says

    September 23, 2019 at 12:10 pm

    Joan and family I am very sorry to learn of Ken’s passing. A kind and generous man whose presence in and around Schomberg will be greatly missed. Sincere condolences from Harold and I.

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  10. Ingrid and Paul Clarke says

    September 23, 2019 at 11:50 am

    Dear Joan and family
    So sorry to hear of Kens passing. Our deepest sympathy to all.

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  11. Mike & Bonnie O’Hara says

    September 22, 2019 at 5:33 pm

    Dear Joan & Family
    We were so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Mike & Bonnie O’Hara

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  12. Effie Geertsema says

    September 22, 2019 at 4:55 pm

    So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you Joan and family. May God comfort you in the days ahead

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  13. Brad and Lorrie Reynolds says

    September 22, 2019 at 1:47 pm

    Sending our deepest condolences to the Rice Family.

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  14. Muriel Reynolds says

    September 22, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    Joan and Family,
    I am very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this time. Muriel Reynolds

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  15. Chris and Pat Gruber says

    September 22, 2019 at 11:29 am

    Recall that “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” We are sure your family had many of these special moments with your husband and dad. Try to use the memories of these moments as a means to get through this difficult time. We are so sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. You have our very deepest sympathy.

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  16. Dorothy Gillies says

    September 22, 2019 at 11:13 am

    My condolences are with you at this sad time. Remember the good times.

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  17. Mary Villeneuve says

    September 22, 2019 at 11:11 am

    My mom will certainly miss Ken. She had a lot of laughs with Joan and Ken. She feels happy that she knew him. He will certainly be missed. Sincere and heartfelt sympathy goes to Joan and the entire family. God bless one and all. Mary Villeneuve

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  18. Linda olsen says

    September 22, 2019 at 9:28 am

    To Joan and family. The Olsen family sends their deepest sympathy. Ken certainly had his health issues over the past few years and now at last he is at peace. Cherish the good memories!

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  19. Grant and Shellee Morning says

    September 22, 2019 at 8:25 am

    So very sorry, Our deepest sympathies to all.

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  20. Todd Marchant says

    September 22, 2019 at 8:07 am

    To all of the Rice family,
    Our most sincere condolences go out to you all.

    Todd, Marilou & Don Marchant

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  21. Carol & Clarence Boyd says

    September 21, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    Sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. Thinking of you at this time.

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  22. Sandra & Dennis O'Hara says

    September 21, 2019 at 10:25 am

    Joan and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Ken did a lot for the Schomberg Community. He will be missed!!

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  23. Tom & Corry Tomlinson & family says

    September 21, 2019 at 7:10 am

    To the Rice family,

    We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you as you go through this sad time.

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  24. Jamie and Nancy McGee says

    September 20, 2019 at 5:56 pm

    Our thoughts are with you as you say goodbyes for now. Be with him as you think of the many wonderful times you had together.

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  25. John & Anne Archibald says

    September 20, 2019 at 4:54 pm

    Joan and Family, please accept our deepest condolences in the loss of a husband and father. I have known and dealt with Ken since his dad, Herb, and he took over the feed mill at Schomberg.
    Savour the memories.
    John & Anne

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  26. Mary (Leonard) & John Storey says

    September 20, 2019 at 10:55 am

    Joan and family, So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.

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  27. Chris and Lisa McGuire says

    September 20, 2019 at 8:43 am

    Sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to your family.

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  28. Sharon and Gary Williams says

    September 20, 2019 at 8:29 am

    Joan and family
    Thinking of you at this time. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your husband and father

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  29. Linda Armstrong says

    September 19, 2019 at 10:35 pm

    Joan and family
    I was so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. He will leave a large hole in all of your lives but you will always remember the good times.

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  30. Glen & Debbie Adams says

    September 19, 2019 at 7:13 pm

    We are sorry for your loss and are thinking about you all during this difficult time.

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  31. Sheila Bell says

    September 19, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    Sorry for your loss. Sending sincere condolences.
    Sheila and Richard Bell
    Lorne, Doreen and Dave Lipsett

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  32. Joe and Mary Ellen Keenan says

    September 19, 2019 at 6:29 pm

    Joan, Darryl and James, we extend our sincerest sympathy to you at this most difficult time. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  33. Elaine Maynard-Lloyd says

    September 19, 2019 at 6:24 pm

    Our Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to Joan, Darryl, James and Family. May precious loving memories bring you comfort today, strength for tomorrow and peace is the days ahead.

    Elaine & Clark

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  34. graham bun mathewson says

    September 19, 2019 at 6:16 pm

    yes I knew KEN for years he was a good man when I work at Maple Feed MILL I HAD TO GO TO HIS mill he always teat you like a friend even in LION when I was in Bond Head Lion CLUP we had lots of dinner with him and at the car draw he will be miss

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  35. Keith and Jean Dale says

    September 19, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Thinking. Of you all.

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  36. Lois Archibald says

    September 19, 2019 at 4:37 pm

    Sorry to hear of Ken’s passing he was a friend to everyone . My sincere sympathy to all

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  37. Lorelei Downes says

    September 19, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    Thinking of Joan especially at this challenging time. It is never a good time to say goodbye to one you love so dearly. May you find peace in the memories. Lorelei & Darren

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  38. Lorelei Downes says

    September 19, 2019 at 4:03 pm

    We are so glad to have had the pleasure of knowing Ken over the past few years at the Trailer Park on the Bay. He was always up for a friendly conversation. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with Darryl, Lisa and Steven, Jenn and Mark during this difficult time.

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  39. Charmaine Wall says

    September 19, 2019 at 2:49 pm

    Mrs. Rice & family,
    So saddened to hear of Mr. Rice’s passing. He has been a fixture in Schomberg since I was a little girl, and he will be missed. I pray that family, friends, and community will be a blessing to you at this very difficult time.

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  40. Robert (Bob) and Linda Boak says

    September 19, 2019 at 2:18 pm

    Our condolences and prayers are with the family

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  41. Gord & Marg Adams says

    September 19, 2019 at 11:42 am

    Sending sincere condolences to you Joan and your family during this sad time. Cherish the many great times together.

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  42. Shirley Stonehouse says

    September 19, 2019 at 10:40 am

    Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Ken. My heart is with Joan and the Rice family.

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  43. Angela Rose says

    September 19, 2019 at 9:35 am

    Ken was always a voice of reason around the Kitchen Breedon Manor Board table and at the Schomberg Lions Club – and never afraid to voice his opinions on various issues. Joan, may wonderful memories of a good long marriage sustain you.

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  44. Cam Lindsey says

    September 19, 2019 at 9:29 am

    Sorry to hear of Ken’s loss. I knew Ken and his Dad Herb when they ran the Caledon East Feed Mill. A hard worker with a good sense of humour. Sorry for your loss.

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  45. Daniel Antle says

    September 19, 2019 at 7:37 am

    Sorry for your loss.Anytime I met him ,he always had a big smile.

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  46. Dave Cober says

    September 19, 2019 at 6:45 am

    So Sorry, My Condolences Joan Darryl, James and families.

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  47. Wendy-Sue says

    September 18, 2019 at 11:30 pm

    Thinking of you all- Joan,Darryl,James and families
    Ken was a friend to everyone-the first to help everyone out and a consummate volunteer.Over the years he was a great mentor to me but mostly I appreciated his great sense of humour. Thank-you Ken-there’s a “miller” up there waiting to greet you!

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  48. Beth. Ashley says

    September 18, 2019 at 9:11 pm

    Thank you Ken for leading the way for all of your cousins in how to lead a good life. We saw over the years your love for your family, your hard work, optimism and sense of humour.
    RIP

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  49. David Hulse says

    September 18, 2019 at 9:10 pm

    Sorry for your loss Joan, Darryl and James

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  50. Bruce and a Penny Bishop says

    September 18, 2019 at 4:58 pm

    Joan, Darryl, James and families, sorry for your loss of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, and a very kind, caring volunteer in many ways for the Schomberg community. Feel our hugs.

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  51. Barbara & John Bradbury says

    September 18, 2019 at 4:49 pm

    We have known Ken for many years, he was a good friend, always had a smile!
    Our condolences to Joan and all the family.

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  52. Stuart Teather says

    September 18, 2019 at 4:45 pm

    Growing up in Schomberg and hanging around with James, I got to spend a lot of time in the presence of Ken Rice. He was larger than life, a hard worker and had a kind heart. I consider him someone that helped raise me.

    My deepest sympathies to the entire Rice family

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