Arthur Ryce, 11/11/1925 – 2/28/21

Dear Present and Former Members of St. James,

It is with a prayer of thanksgiving for the life of Arthur Ryce, who in his 95^th year entered into Eternity on Sunday, 28 February 2021, that I send you this notice.  In his more active years, Arthur was involved with the scouting program, youth basketball, and the vestry in the parish.  Although an obituary is to be published, I thought that as a parish family, even for former members, you would all like to be informed of this change in the parish.  Because of restrictions due to Covid-19, no in-person liturgy will be held at the church. 

Let us pray for our deceased brother in Christ Arthur and his family:

O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant Arthur, and grant him an entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Grant, O Lord, to all who are bereaved the spirit of faith and courage, that they may have strength to meet the days to come with steadfastness and patience; not sorrowing as those without hope, but in thankful remembrance of your great goodness, and in the joyful expectation of eternal life with those they love.  And this we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Savior.  Amen

Yours most faithfully,
The Rev. Clarence E. Butler
St. James Episcopal Church
1170 Broadway,
Somerville, MA 02144

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Gilbert Arthur Ryce

November 11, 1925 – February 28, 2021

Gilbert Arthur Ryce, 95, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 28, 2021.  Arthur was born to Henry and Meta Ryce, on November 11, 1925, and was a lifelong resident of Cambridge, Massachusetts.  He was married to Nan Ryce for over 70 years and was a retired postal worker. 

Arthur had several passions: he was a lover of jazz who crafted master jazz mixtapes; loved to attend to his flowers, and was an avid reader of western books.  Arthur was known for his kindness and dry sense of humor. 

Arthur was proceeded in death by his parents, sister Cynthia Ryce, brother Henry Ryce and his daughter, Shirley Mckinney.  He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Nan, two children, Arthur P. Ryce and Barbara Guthrie, three grandchildren, Ericka Dorsey, Raymond Guthrie, Jr. and Patrice Ryce, five great grandchildren, and a nephew, Leslie Ryce.   

A private service will be held.  In lieu of flowers, a donation may be sent in his memory to St. James Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 440185, Somerville, Massachusetts, 02144.