WORCESTER/WINCHENDON
Patricia A. (Rice) Daly, 72, died Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Patricia was born in Worcester, daughter of Ernest M. and Adella M. (Mikenas) Rice and graduated from David Hale Fanning Trade High School. Pat lived in Worcester for most of her life until recently moving to Winchendon to live with her daughter. She worked at St. Francis Home and Providence House for many years as a CNA until retiring due to illness.
Pat is survived by two daughters, Donna M. Belanger and her husband Steve of North Brookfield and Dorene M. Mahan and her husband Scott of Winchendon. She was a affectionately known as "Big Gram" to Matthew, Jennifer, Samantha, Jessica, Nathan and Jacob and great grandson Gavin. A granddaughter Kristin Mahan, predeceased her. She also leaves a brother, David Rice of Millbury and nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Richard Rice and Ernest M. Rice, Jr predeceased her.
Pat was a loving and devoted grandmother and truly enjoyed spending time and talking with her grandchildren. The arrival of her first great grandchild was very special to her. She enjoyed shopping and her summer trips to Hampton Beach.
Funeral Services and Burial are private and in the care of Callahan Fay & Caswell Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle Street, Worcester.