R.I.P. Ron Rice, former Baseball Canada president

Former Baseball PEI and Baseball Canada president Ron Rice died on May 27 at the age of 82. Photo: Baseball Canada

June 2, 2026

By Kevin Glew

Canadian Baseball Network

Former Baseball PEI and Baseball Canada president Ron Rice died on May 27 at the age of 82.

“Baseball Canada extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ron Rice . . . Ron served as president of Baseball Canada from 1996 to 2000 and made a lasting impact on the baseball community, particularly in his home province of Prince Edward Island,” said Baseball Canada in a statement on Monday.

Born on December 4, 1943, in Charlottetown, PEI, Rice was a lifelong Islander who when not around the diamond, was a highly respected teacher.

His official obituary indicates he had a deep passion for sports, particularly baseball.

“He served as president of Baseball Prince Edward Island helping grow the game of baseball on the Island,” reads a part of his official obituary. “He then served as president of Baseball Canada, a role that allowed him to travel the world and share his passion for the game. Among his many memorable experiences was representing Baseball Canada at the summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.”

Baseball PEI also paid tribute to Rice on Monday.

“Baseball PEI is saddened to learn of the passing of Ron Rice,” the organization said in a statement. “Ron had a deep love for the game of baseball and made a lasting impact on our sport, serving as president of Baseball PEI and Baseball Canada. We extend our sincere condolences to Ron’s family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.”

Rice is survived by his wife, Katherine, his children Jamie, Gordon, and Jill, as well as eight grandchildren.

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