Obituaries_____ Richard F. Doble,

86

Richard passed away on Monday, Feb. 20th, 2023 in Keene, nH. He was born to the late Lila (But-ler) and Beryl Doble on August 21, 1936, in Uxbridge, MA. Richard attended school in Uxbridge, and Worcester Boys Trade School. After graduating, Richard enlisted in the U.S. navy serving as a Draftsman on the Bon Homme Richard throughout the Pacific, being honorably discharged in 1959.

He returned home and was soon married to his wife, Eleanor M. (Ranslow) Doble, in 1960. They were happily married for 56 years until her passing in 2016.

Richard made the decision to further his education and moved his family to Keene, nH a few years later receiving his BS in Education at Keene State College in 1967. Receiving a Fellow-ship from Indiana State University upon graduating, the family moved west. He received his MS in Education in 1968. Keene State College called him back from there to teach in their Industrial Arts Program, and his career began. In 1976, he enrolled in the PhD program at the University of Connec-ticut, and in 1978, he received his PhD in Education. He would continue as a Professor of Education at Keene State College until his retirement in 2000.

During his tenure at KSC, he once again become active in the military, joining the U.S. Army Reserves. Richard would become Warrant Office of the Keene unit, retiring as their chief, and honorably discharged with the rank of E-8, in 1997.

Richard was an active member of the Freemasons, spanning over 63 years of service. He joined, in his father’s footsteps, in 1959, Solomon’s Temple Lodge of Uxbridge. He joined the Scottish Rite

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Licensed in MA, RI, NH, ME mdconboy76@gmail.com in the Valley of Keene in 1965 and joined the Lodge of the Temple #88 of Keene, in 1990. The Lodge of the Temple merged with the Jerusalem Lodge in 1992. Richard received his MSA in 1991. He has served as Worshipful Master in both Massachusetts and new Hampshire, held many offices, and received many awards for service and commitment, achieving his 33° in 1992. Richard was also an Honorary Member of St. Paul’s Lodge and Faithful Lodge.

One of his most ardent passions in life was horseshoes. Finding that Keene had a horseshoe club, he began his membership back in the early 1960s. Richard assisted in hosting two World Horseshoe Tournaments, the first in 1968, and in 1974, he was Tournament Director. He never achieved Class A status as a pitcher, however, he did receive one of their highest honors with Induction into the national Horseshoe Pitchers’ Hall of Fame for his Unselfish Devotion to the Game as an Organizer, in 1981.

Throughout his retirement, Richard enjoyed meeting daily with “the boys” for coffee. Meeting at McDonalds to discuss and solve all the worlds’ problems, this tight knit group even had the pleasure of a visit from Governor Sununu, as he had heard of their camaraderie and wisdom.

Richard is survived by his two children: Judy Hewitt of Swanzey, and Richard and his wife Abbey of Fryeburg, ME; six grandchildren: Jenifer, Aric, Braeleigh, Bricent, Ricky and Gabe; two greatgrandchildren: Peyton and Parker; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Richard is also survived by his beloved, Linda Guinane.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor; his son-in-law Jeffrey Hewitt; his sisters, Alice and Helen; and his brother, Albert.

A wake with a Masonic service was held on Friday, March 3rd, 2023 at Fletcher Funeral Home in Keene, nH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Richard’s name to The Wounded Warrior’s Project, P.O. Box

Peter E. Rice, 89

Peter E. Rice, 89, of Oak St., formerly of Hecla St. passed away peacefully on Sat. March 11th, 2023 after a brief illness with his family by his side.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years

Mary T. (Finnigan) Rice; 3 children

Kathleen A. Rice of Uxbridge, Eileen M. Rice and her husband Randy Kibbe of northbridge; and Peter E. Rice and his fiancé Alyson of Uxbridge; 3 grandchildren Jordon and Brendon Rice and Katherine Kibbe; and many nieces and nephews. He was brother of the late Helen V. Duffy, Barbara Frabotta, Charles

A. Rice Sr., and Leo M. Rice. Born in Milford, MA on Jan. 4th, 1934, he was the son of Peter E. and Katherine (Tynan) Rice and lived in Uxbridge most of his life.

Mr. Rice worked in the Engineering

758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675 (www. woundedwarriorproject.org).

Fletcher Funeral Home of Keene, nH has been entrusted with the arrangements. To express condolences to the Doble family or to share a memory of Richard, please visit www.FletcherFuneralHome. com.

Shop at Wyman Gordon Co. in Grafton for 40 years, retiring in 1994. He also did accounting work for the Town of Uxbridge several years and delivered Meals on Wheels for the Uxbridge Senior Center.

A graduate of Uxbridge High School, Class of 1951 and Worcester Jr. College, he was a US navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving aboard submarines in norfolk, VA, San Diego, Japan and Spain. He enjoyed visiting the town coffee shops, playing golf, and watching nE sports teams. Family was most important to Pete however. He loved attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events and could often be seen sitting on his porch on Oak St. with his wife Mary.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Church and the Charles A. Rice American Legion. His funeral was held on March 16th from Tancrell-Jackman Funeral Home, In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Charles A. Rice American Legion, Post 33, 59 Douglas St. Uxbridge, MA 01569.

To leave a condolence message for his family please visit: www.jackmanfuneralhomes.com.