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Elaine E. Rice

By T.J. Woodward

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Elaine E. Rice, 91 of Batavia passed away peacefully on Saturday July 14, 2018 at Batavia Health Care Center. She was born on January 29, 1927 to the late Wesley (Carolyn Kirsch) Holmes. She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Rice.

Mrs. Rice owned and trained race horses, spending a lot of her time at Batavia Downs.

She is survived by her children Donald of Batavia; Ronald (Janice) of Albion; Michael (Addie) Rice of Florida; Carol Miller of Batavia; 10 grandchildren, Dillon, Cassady, Julie, Cale, Kaitlyn, Kenny, Megan, Chrissy, Harvey, Yvette; 3 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to an 11:00 AM Graveside Service on Thursday July 19, 2018 where she will be laid to rest at East Bethany Rural Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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