Laurie Anne Rice Of Medford, MA,formerly of Watertown, MA, passed away on May 31, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late Louise (Smith) Rice. Devoted mother of Tanya J. Butler and Brianna M. Lewis. Beloved partner of Robert Lewis. Loving sister of Daniel Rice and his partner Lisa Santos, Susan Veronee and her partner Barry Spillberg, and Kristi Veronee and her partner David Roche III. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish, 920 Trapelo Rd., Waltham, MA at 11:30AM. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Faggas Funeral Home, 551 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA from 3PM to 7PM. Relatives and friends kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Brianna M. Lewis Fund. Interment will be private.