Marguerite “Marge” (D’Ambrosio) Rice, 92 of West Hartford died peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 10 and true to her youthful spirit, listening to Jimmy Buffett. She was a loving wife of 62 years to the late Robert W. Rice. She was born in the Franklin Avenue area of Hartford, the youngest daughter of the late Incoronata and Frank D’Ambrosio, she is predeceased by her brothers Joseph & Anthony and sisters Josephine & Sara. She was a graduate of Buckley High and member of the Phi Xi Delta Sorority.

She spent her career in Internal Audit at The Hartford Insurance Co. and retired in 1987. Marge was a member of the West Hartford Dames and Belles and a member of both St. Brigid’s and St. Helena’s church. Marge cherished her family and her dog Derby. Best remembered buzzing around West Hartford in her silver bug. She was known to venture a tag sale or two finding treasures and bargains at every stop. She enjoyed her house (adorned with family photos) and yard. Nothing made her happier than Friday hair appointments and lunch with cousin Gerri, going out to dinner or tea parties with grandchildren.

She leaves her dear brother, Angelo D’Ambrosio and wife Connie of Rocky Hill. She also leaves her son Robert M. Rice and wife Marianne of West Hartford, son Thomas Rice and wife Pamela of Canton and daughter Brigid Gunn and husband Peter of Granby. She is the proud grandmother to Jennifer Rutley and husband Dave, Bob and wife Jessica, Kathryn Giardi and husband Eric, Christopher and soon to be wife Michelle, Molly Jackson and husband Douglas, Peter and wife Kristen, JJ Rice, and Patrick and Cailene Gunn. And her joyful 8 great grandchildren: Alex, Colby, Autumn, Caley, Jackie, Mikey, Cameron and Will and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, dear neighbors and caregivers that have been so amazing to her. Our family would like give our heartfelt thanks to Diane Santana, without Diane’s loving care and generosity, we could not have fulfilled Marge’s wish of staying in her home.

Calling Hours are Sunday, September 13, at Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday, September 14, at 10:00 AM, at St. Helena’s Church, West Hartford the burial will follow in Fairview cemetery.

In celebration of her life, please wear pink in her honor and In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to a charity her grandson Bob and his wife Jessica have created to help the fight against Alzheimer’swww.jogyourmemory5k.org or St. Brigid’s School, 100 Mayflower Street, West Hartford.

On-line condolences please visit: www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com