Obituary of Dianne Rice

RICE:  Peacefully, surrounded by family, at their home, on Monday, September 23, 2024, Sylvia Dianne (Stone) Rice, of Thedford, went home to be with her Lord, at the age  of 76. Beloved partner of (A.R.) Bud Rice.  Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Tracey, Lindsey and Tim and step-daughter Mary and George. Grandma to Kaelyn, Kenna, Stacey (John) and Richard. Great-grandma of 3.  Dear sister of Robert and Judy. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins and their families and many friends. Predeceased by her parents Gordon and  Verna (Wein) Stone. Dianne was a strong, hardworking independent woman who served the children of Lambton County for 33 years as a teacher, supervisor and principal in the elementary system.  She made many friends over the years and served at Knox Presbyterian Church as Clerk for 16 years.  Dianne is going to be missed.  At Dianne’s request cremation has taken place.  A Celebration of Life will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 182 Main Street, Thedford, on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 11 a.m  The Rev. Dr. Christine O’Reilly officiating.  Private family interment at the Exeter Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to Knox Presbyterian Church, Thedford, the South Huron Hospital Foundation, the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Wheels of Hope or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.  Our family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Bayshore and VON for the care and compassion shown to Dianne and our family.