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Obituaries » Johnny B. Rice
Johnny (John) Bartlett Rice of Truro and Chelsea, VT, age 73, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023, surrounded by his family. John was the 2nd of four children born October 19, 1949, in Manchester, CT to the late Burton A. Rice and Maxcine C. Rice. After graduating from Provincetown High School (1968) John attended culinary school for one year. He worked in the family restaurant, however, his genuine love was working with his hands outdoors and with wood. John is survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Rella R. Rice, with whom he enjoyed an adventurous 23 years of marriage, as well as his children, siblings, and extended family. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Brigham & Women’s Hospital/Dana Farber for the wonderful work they do with cancer research, treatment and care. There will be a Celebration of Life on October 7, 2023, at 8 Hatch Road, Truro between 2 and 6 PM. Please come and share your memories and stories of John.