Helen Keller
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our Mom, Millicent Parker Rice (Forsyth-Smith), known to many as Grammie & GG. Born November 10th, 1921, she died December 3rd 2019 at the age of 98. Born in Liverpool England while her Dad was serving as a Canadian Trade Commissioner and remained there until the age of 11 when the family moved to Wolfville, after her father’s untimely death.
GG was predeceased by her loving husband Robert (Bob) MacNeill Rice ’94 and parents, Madge (Cochrane) and John Forsyth-Smith as well as her four siblings.
She was the youngest of 5 , her 4 siblings were Margaret Archibald, Muriel Walker, Jack & Max Forsyth-Smith.
She graduated from Acadia University in 1943. There she met her beloved husband Bob. Her second love was playing basketball. She played varsity and was Captain of the Acadia Women’s team. GG is survived by three daughters Pam Lynch (Peter), Judi Rice and Cindi Townsend (Marty), six grandchildren: Kelly Legatto (Jon) Gillian Lirette (Ron), PJ Lynch (Ashley), Jeff Townsend (Gillian), Scott Townsend (Brendal), Katelyn Townsend. She was exceptionally proud of her 12 great-grandchildren too, Tyler, Riley, and Brady Lirette, Ava and Sophie Legatto, Brooklyn, Harper and Parker Lynch, Benjamin, Joshua & Evelyn Townsend and Xavier Townsend. She had many loved nieces and nephews too; and Tilly, her beloved cat.
After being very involved in Home & School, she started working in the Halifax school system as a principal assistant at Cornwallis Jr High and LeMarchant/St Thomas from 1966 until her 70th birthday in 1991. She was talented at knitting, sewing, smocking & all around crafting. Her family & friends loved receiving her beautiful work.
She filled what time was free following her daughters and later grandchildren and even great grandchildren to many sporting events. Family always came first, but as a friend and colleague, she was equally special. To claim she was a remarkable woman and a role model would be grossly understating who she was. Simply stated; GG was an amazing lady. The family would like to thank the staff at Melville Lodge for the love and care shown to our special Head of Family.
Family visitation will take place at J.A. Snow’s Funeral Home (339 Lacewood Drive), Friday, December 13, 2-4 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in GG's name to the Halifax SPCA and the Canadian Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Partager l'avis de décès
v.1.9.5