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May 15, 2011
Horticulture Review May 2011 Association News

In Memoriam — Desmond Rice

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Des Rice passed away suddenly in Naples, Fla., on Thurs., Apr. 14 at the age of 62 years. With his wife Brenda, Des co-founded Weed Man in 1970, and became head of one of Canada’s leading franchise organizations, That Franchise Group. He was the father of daughters Charlie and Samantha Rice, father-in-law to Jeffrey Robins, and grandfather of Ella Rice-Robins. A memorial was held in Oakville on May 13.

 

 
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  • In memoriam — Douglas Coote
    in memoriam
    A volunteer on Landscape Ontario's Show Committee for 10 years, Coote helped to plan and build Canada’s largest horticultural trade show and conference.
  • In memoriam — James Abdee
    in memoriam
    Founder of Country Downs Landscaping in Claremont, Ont., passed away on March 29 in his 87th year.
  • In Memoriam — Ernest Van Helsdingen
    in memoriam
    Ernest Van Helsdingen passed away peacefully, on his own terms, with his family at his side on Sept. 7, 2024.

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