Obituary: Sean Cranston Rice, 41

Sean Cranston Rice, 41, of Saunderstown, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 22, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Providence a son of Valerie A. (Souza) Rice and the late William C. Rice, he was a direct descendent of John and Samuel Cranston the original Governors of Rhode Island.

A talented and accomplished football player, he began playing in his youth for the North Kingstown Pop Warner league and went on to play for the North Kingstown High School All-State Team and later played for Salve Regina University.

He had worked for the Coast Guard House and Pelly’s Place. He was an avid golfer and was a member of the Narragansett Lion’s Club.
Sean was a fantastic, loving father and a great friend.

Besides his mother, Sean leaves the love of his life, Tanya Baldwin and their daughter Gianna Rice; two brothers, Stephen Kalfon and Eren Rice; a sister, Kristen Martone; his uncle Bobby Rice; his aunt, Susan Rice Wenner; and many other aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Celebration of His Life will be held Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 10am in the FAGAN-QUINN Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Narragansett Lions Club will be appreciated.