Mary Ann Rice, age 86, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away on June 21, 2025. Born on August 13, 1938, in New York, NY to Helen Galas Rice, Mary Ann was raised on Long Island before later relocating to Clearwater.
She will be lovingly remembered by her life partner of 35 years, Bob Mack, her son Tom Haug, her grandsons Ryan and Hunter Haug, and her sister Susan Rice Palmer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Galas Rice.
Mary Ann worked as an Executive Assistant to the President’s office of IBM’s senior marketing division, and later brought her talents to her role as a marketing representative with Cigna Health.
A devoted member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Clearwater, Mary Ann found strength and purpose in her faith and community.
Mary Ann had a love for the simple joys of life—traveling, tending her garden, reading, and watching birds. But her greatest joy and proudest legacy was her role as a mother and grandmother, as well as the enduring bond she shared with Bob.
Those who knew Mary Ann will remember her radiant smile, her boundless love, and the gentle kindness she extended to everyone around her.
Her family wishes to express heartfelt thanks and appreciation to her many friends, loved ones, and all those who touched her life.
Maryann was much loved by so many for her ever constant love of life, gentle nature and sincere love of people. We are especially grateful for the 35 years of love she shared with my brother Bob. We send condolences to all her family who we know truly loved her and will sorely miss her.
Emory and Karen
I will always remember Mary Ann fondly from our days working at Equicor/Cigna. She was a valued mentor and a sweet friend. We were the age “bookends” to our work lunchbunch crew. Her passing leaves all of us with warm memories, tears of loss and peace in the knowledge she will never be forgotten. Rest in peace dear friend.