Source:

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/fr-ca/obituaries/digby-ns/edward-rice-9919275

As a young man, Ed spent 3 years in the army (Manitoba) where he developed a love for land surveying.

When he came home to Nova Scotia, he entered the Nova Scotia Land Surveying Institute (now NSCC - Centre of Geographic Sciences).

He was a life member of the Nova Scotia Land Surveyors and held many offices over the years, including President.

Ed spent six years working with the Canadian Housing Corporation before beginning a 25 year career with Bell Aliant.

Before retirement in 1990, Ed worked as an Engineering Supervisor for Maritime Tel & Tel in New Glasgow.