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Obituary of Stanley G. Rice, Sr.

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Stanley G. Rice, Sr., 91, of Kissimmee, FL, passed away September 17, 2022.

Mr. Rice was born and raised in Cortland, a son of the late Grant and Marguerite Gilkerson Rice.

He had been a resident of Florida for the past 30 years. He was the former owner of the Birches Hotel in Alexandria Bay and had worked at Homer National Bank until 1970.

Stan was a devout Christian and was an active member of the Homer Baptist Church.

Surviving is his wife of 71 years, Joyce Kibbe Rice of Kissimmee, FL; daughter, Suzanne (Gary) McEuen of Homer; his son, Stanley (Jean) Rice, Jr. of Alexandria Bay as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In keeping with Mr. Rice’s wishes, services will be private and at the convenience of the family.


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