BRUNSWICK — A. Louise (Lent) Rice, 71, of Brunswick, passed away on April 14, 2015, at Skolfield House in Brunswick where she resided with her husband. She was born on Aug. 12, 1943, the only child of John E. Lent and Dianna (Lavallee) Lent. She attended St. John’s School and was a graduate of Brunswick High School.
Louise was a member of the Daughters of Isabella. She enjoyed being with her husband, Harland, and going to blue grass concerts together. She also loved to bowl and was on many bowling teams.
Louise was employed by Parkview Hospital in Brunswick for over 20 years in the housekeeping department.
She was predeceased by her parents.
Louise is survived by her husband, Harland Rice of Brunswick, their cat, Vinnie, and cousins and extended family from Boothbay Harbor and Brunswick.
A memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 82 Atlantic Ave., Boothbay Harbor, ME. Burial will be held privately at the Maine Veterans’ Cemetery in Augusta.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Louise’s extended family at Skolfield House for the loving care shown toward her.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Louise’s name to the Boothbay Region Humane Society at 27 Atlantic Highway, Edgecomb, ME 04556, or you may donate online at http:// lcasmaine.com/; donations may also be made to the Coastal Humane Society at 190 Pleasant St., Brunswick, ME 04011.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.FuneralAlternatives.n et.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Funeral Alternatives, 8 Pleasant St., Brunswick.
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