Sue M. Rice

  Acton   Sue M. Rice 87, of Acton, died peacefully at her home on November 11, 2015. She was born in Brookline, MA on April, 4, 1928 daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Hirschberg) Rich and was the wife of the late Dr. Jacob (Jack) Rice of Lynn. She grew up in Brookline and received a Bachelor’s Degree    in Communication from Boston University. She and Jack made their home in Lexington for several years and later on Martha’s Vineyard. She was an avid doll collector and spent many years repairing antique dolls and teddy bears before turning her hobby into a business, The Martha’s Vineyard Doll Company. Sue and Jack also enjoyed many winters in Mt. Dora, FL, eventually retuning to Yarmouthport, MA in later years. She is survived by her daughter Rachel Rice of Plainfield, and her son Mathew Rice and his wife Maryann King of Ayer, and a granddaughter Madeline Rice of Los Angeles, California   A Memorial Service will be held in the spring.