Passed peacefully away, aged 80, in the incomparable loving care of Jersey Hospice on Saturday, 24 December, 2016, after a short illness so bravely fought, with his family by his side. Loving and cherished husband of 58 years of Rosamond (Ros) Cubitt (née Sowden), loved and loving father of Peter, Tania and Sophie, such a loving and wise Grandpa so dearly loved, of Jonathon, George, Eleisha, Charlotte, Sarah and Emily, the dearly loved only child of the late Mr AOS (Stan) Rice and the late Mrs Ruth Sybil Messenger, formerly Rice, (née Hearne) (“Mrs M”).
At John’s wish, a private family service and cremation will take place. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of John can be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or Jersey Cancer Relief c/o Mr Derek R Denton, Honorary Treasurer, Jersey Cancer Relief, JCR Centre, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.
