Posted by Muriel M. Davidson It is with great sdness and love that the Rice family announces the passing of Maxwell Rice in his home on June 8th, 2006. Born in Toronto, Ontario on May 16, 1923 to Deborah and Will Rice. Maxwell and his wife Lois are members of St. Paul's UNited Church in Brampton. Maxwell was loved and will be greatly missed by his wife Lois 63 years, his sons Rod (Sandra), Dave (Maritza) and Jeff. Maxwell wasa wonderful grandfather to Heather, Laura, Eric, Carley, Lindsay, Camilla and Serenity. Maxwell served in the RCAF during the Second World War. He has always taken an active role in charitable causes. He had a great love for Brampton - it's the place he would always call home. His generosity surpasses the Brampton boundary. He will be remembered for his love of life and his pride and joy in his family. Maxwell saw the potential in the city of Brampton and continued to play an active role in Rice Development until the day he died. Family and friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home "Brampton Chapel", 52 Main Street South, (Hwy 10) on Saturday June 10th and Sunday June 11th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held at St. Paul's United Church, 30 Main St. S., Brampton on Monday, June 12th, 2006 at 11 am. Interment Brampton Cemetery. Donations made to Brampton Area Community Foundation or the Peel Memorial Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. ============ On a personal note, the subdivision where I live was "Rice built" and my husband was one of the carpenters employed by him. Muriel